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Passing of Jean S. Smock, CEO of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc.

July 31, 2023 – For Immediate Release – Manasquan, NJ Jean S. Smock, (81) of Manasquan passed away peacefully on Friday July 28, 2023, at her home, with family and close friends at her side, after a long-fought battle with Parkinson’s. Jean was born in Boston MA, lived in Westwood, MA, New York City, New Brunswick, and eventually settled in …

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NJEV Representing Toyne Fire Apparatus

Toyne, Inc. Appoints New Jersey Emergency vehicles as Dealer for New Jersey Breda, IA. – Toyne Fire Apparatus Inc. announced thatNew Jersey Emergency Vehicles (NJEV) has been named the authorized sales and service dealer for Toyne brand fire apparatus and products for New Jersey NJEV, a division of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., has been a dealer in the …

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Annual Service Awards Ceremony 2021

On Friday, March 19, PL Custom Body & Equipment Co., Inc. held our Annual Service Awards Ceremony for the year 2020. This is the day we recognize those who have been with us from 5 to 30 years and more! We are truly lucky to have so many talented people working at PL Custom, Rescue 1, and NJEV to produce …

Manasquan, NJ – March 23, 2020

These are remarkably challenging times, with each day bringing new obstacles which we all are facing together. For P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB), parent company to PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PLCEV), Rescue 1, and New Jersey Emergency Vehicles (NJEV), our history as an independent, family owned business engaged in the manufacturing, sales, and service of emergency vehicles …

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Williams Fire Apparatus (WFA) Joins PL Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Williams Fire Apparatus (WFA) to its growing family of distributors. WFA will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the States of Alabama and Georgia. In addition to providing sales and service for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, WFA will be able to …

Annual Service Awards Ceremony

On Friday, January 24th, PL Custom Body & Equipment Co., Inc. held our Annual Service Awards Ceremony for the year 2019. This is the day we recognize those who have been with us from 5 to 30 years and more! We are truly lucky to have so many talented people working at PL Custom, Rescue 1, and NJEV to produce …

Mike Marquis – Retirement

PRESS RELEASE May 31, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Manasquan, NJ Today marks the last day for Mike Marquis, Vice President of Rescue 1 Sales, here at P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) and the beginning of a well-deserved retirement. Mike is capping off a 36 year successful career here in Manasquan. Over the years, Mike grew …