Celebrating 50 Years as a Custom Ambulance Manufacturer

This year, we are proudly celebrating a major milestone of 50 years in the business of custom ambulance manufacturing. We have various special events and initiatives planned throughout the year to commemorate our golden anniversary. Since building our first unit in 1972, we have focused on safety, quality, and innovation to earn the reputation as a premier ambulance brand in the fire/EMS industry.

“As a third-generation family leader, it’s an honor to see Braun celebrate 50 years as a custom ambulance manufacturer. We know our success is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from our loyal employees, dealer network, vendors, and customers,” says Kim Braun, U.S. President. “It is humbling to reflect upon our growth spanning five decades, knowing the challenges we faced and our unwavering commitment to safety and innovation for our customers. Since merging with our partner brands, Demers Ambulances, Crestline Coach, and Medix Specialty Vehicles, we have only added to our bench strength in delivering the best custom ambulances in the industry. We are truly excited to see what the next 50 years hold for us.”

Charles C. Braun started the family business in 1961 as a pattern shop. One can trace the history of emergency vehicles for patient transport back to 1487, but it was the early 1970s that ushered in the era of modern ambulances. We won our first ambulance bid with Bloom Township Fire Department in 1972, positioning us as an established manufacturer in the emerging ambulance market.

Since then our organization has seen many evolutions in product development, process improvements, industry requirements, and even family leadership through three generations. However, one thing that remains consistent is our mission to “make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.” 

We operate two facilities in Van Wert, Ohio, with nearly 400 employees. We build six unique ambulance models specific to customer specifications, delivering hundreds of units each year.

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