Custom ambulance manufacturer for Fire/EMS agencies
Braun Ambulances manufactures purpose-built ambulances for fire departments and EMS services using a CAD/CAM-driven design workflow (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) paired with industrial automation (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Siemens, Allen-Bradley). The active project list—electrical systems design, multiplexed wiring, mobile comms integration, and weld feasibility studies—shows a company moving beyond body assembly into embedded systems complexity. Engineering hires are concentrated in design and electrical roles, reflecting the shift toward in-house systems integration rather than outsourced component sourcing.
Braun Ambulances designs and manufactures ambulances for emergency services organizations across the United States. Founded in 1972 and based in Van Wert, Ohio, the company operates a 51–200-person manufacturing facility focused on custom vehicle builds, parts supply, and field service support. Core competencies span mechanical design (CAD/SolidWorks), welding and fabrication, electrical systems integration (12V DC and 125V AC platforms), and mobile communications (GPS, cellular, radio). The company sells directly to fire departments and municipal EMS agencies.
Primary tools include AutoCAD and SolidWorks for design, industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) for manufacturing, GPS and Excel for operations. Current projects involve custom electrical system design and mobile communication integration.
Van Wert, Ohio. The company has been privately held and manufactures ambulances exclusively for the United States market.
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