P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Heritage Fire Equipment of Columbus, OH to its growing family of dealers. This partnership will strengthen the presence of PLCB in the Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia marketplace.  

Harry Sutphen, Owner, Heritage Fire Equipment, said that they “are excited to partner with PL Custom and expand our product offerings with a trusted name in emergency vehicles. With nearly 80 years of experience, PL Custom is a family-owned company supporting first responders with a deep-rooted commitment to quality and integrity. This partnership strengthens our ability to provide the communities we serve with customized ambulance solutions backed by decades of proven reliability and innovation.”

Chad Newsome, National Sales Manager of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc., echoed Harry’s sentiments. “The Heritage team is fundamentally aligned with what we believe in here at PL, which is to bring emergency vehicles to customers that are, at their very core, durable, reliable, and serviceable products. With our 80^th Anniversary kicking off in 2026, now was the absolute right time to partner with such a wonderful group of people at Heritage.”

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. has been in business since 1946 and has been owned by the Smock family since 1970. This Manasquan, NJ based company sells through a network of 17 independent dealers covering 27 states and the District of Columbia. PL Custom Emergency Vehicle and Rescue 1 are the manufacturing divisions of the corporation and are proud to maintain a strong reputation as a customer focused designer and manufacturer of ambulances and rescue vehicles. PLCB continues to grow at a consistent pace, happy to be able to add partners who share our long-term vision for high quality products, outstanding customer service, and smart and sustainable growth. We are small by design, family-owned, and rich in heritage and tradition.