Rosenbauer America announced that New Jersey Emergency Vehicles (NJEV) has been named the authorized sales and service dealer for Rosenbauer America brand fire apparatus and products for Northern New Jersey. Included in this territory are the New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren.

NJEV, a division of P.L. Custom Body & Equipment Co., has been a dealer in the fire and emergency industry since 2007. Don Miller, Sales & Service Director, has been with the organization for 27 years and operates from their 25,000-square-foot sales and service facility headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey.  NJEV’s Sales Manager is Jamey Pallitto, a firefighter/EMT in Howell Township, and has been with the organization for 13 years.

“We are happy to welcome another great dealership into our family,” said Dave Reichman, Rosenbauer’s National Sales Manager. “NJEV has a great staff and facility, and they are sure to take great care of our customers.”

Visit www.njev.net and their Facebook page for more information.

Rosenbauer is the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. In North America, Rosenbauer America incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company with top American manufacturing firms to offer a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, and aerials. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

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