Farber Specialty Vehicles

Farber Specialty Vehicles is no stranger to performing a complex project and are backed by strong financials, top-notch engineering, talented construction personnel and an elite service department dedicated to world-class service after the sale.

Strong Financials
Farber Specialty Vehicles has been fortunate to stay extremely busy even through recent economic downturns, managing challenging customer-driven production targets and continuing to stock shell inventory to decrease lead-time.  

Engineering
FSV engineers have delivered complex vehicle designs that have led and exceeded industry standards and customer satisfaction. 

Construction Personnel
Driving the quality of a Farber vehicle is our talented workforce. Our skilled craftsmen bring years of experience to metalwork, cabinetry and electrical elements of every Farber build. Farber benefits from an extremely high retention rate of some of the most talented workforce in the business and is proud of the work they do.

Our superior industry reputation in performance, capability, service and price make Farber Specialty Vehicles an unmatched value for our customers.

U.S. Communities and National IPA, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, have come together as OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA or U.S. Communities continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities and National IPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.

Select wall coverings, cabinet laminates, flooring and fabrics right in our Design Studio.

We can help balance durability with high-tech, modern or traditional - whatever look is desired for your vehicle. We are constantly on the hunt for the most innovative and cutting edge products on the market.

With antimicrobial fabrics, copper ion composites and hardware, we capture the look of a brick and mortar facility while maintaining a comfortable, healthy and long-lasting work environment.

Mobile Command - Demo - 16310

Mobile Command - Sewer and Water - 16366

Bookmobile - Beaufort County Library - 16471

Bookmobile - Charles County - 16482

Mobile Command - Anchorage Police Department - 16507

SWAT - Lewisville - 16511

Bookmobile - Montgomery County - 16550

Bookmobile - Elementary Education Library - 16558

Bookmobile - Laurens County - 16560

Mobile Classroom - OED Baltimore - 16596

• Bomb Units
• Bookmobiles
• Mobile Classroom
• Command Posts
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Mobile Dental Operatories
• Mobile Display
• DUI Enforcement
• Fire
• HazMat
• Health Services
• Mobile Laboratory
• Mobile Mammography
• Mauck2
• Mobile Medical
• Opthamology
• Other
• Prisoner Transport
• Sprinter
• SWAT
• Veterinary
• DUV (Dual Use Vehicle)
• Mobile STEM Classrooms
• EVA

Farber Specialty Vehicles is a leader in custom design-built specialty vehicles including STEM, hi-tech command, communication, laboratory, classroom and evidence collection. Learn more about these vehicles.

Farber has built hundreds of vehicles both nationally and internationally. Our relationships are developed during the planning and management of the project, but truly start at the time the vehicle is delivered to you. We have a long term commitment to provide the best service throughout the lifetime of your vehicle. We are available in the office from 8am to 5:30pm ET M-F. We are also available by cell any time after hours.

Warranty information and assistance are provided for all components to assure your purchase works to the fullest capacity throughout the life of the vehicle. Delivery and training are provided by experienced technicians.

In the event of a routine problem please call us at 800.331.3188 anytime between 7:30am and 5:30pm ET.

In the event of a problem we will first work to alleviate any issues locally. Our service department will communicate with your local service provider to be sure the issue is corrected in a timely manner. If local providers are unable to correct the issue we will send one of our service technicians on site to make the correction.

Farber Specialty Vehicles (“FSV”) is a leading final stage manufacturer for custom mobile specialty vehicles. Vehicles are custom designed and manufactured to meet the customer’s unique needs. The Farber name has been associated with the automotive industry since 1920, originally selling Ford cars and trucks and in 1947 the innovative Tucker car. Farber Motors was established in 1920 by N.C Farber as an automotive retail and service outlet and incorporated in 1949 by second-generation owner Donavin N. Farber (“Don”). Don Farber further expanded the business into recreational vehicle sales in the mid-sixties later to be joined by his four sons (D. Steven Farber, John C. Farber, Kenneth J. Farber and Nicolas C. Farber).

The earliest FARBER vehicles were van to camper conversions in the early 1970’s. The roofs were cut out of the vans to allow for an extended fiberglass top and the interior was up-fitted with camping equipment. The “plant” consisted of a small shed at the rear of the RV facility in Whitehall, Ohio only large enough to accommodate one conversion at a time. By the early 1980’s, requests for custom-built mobile units had accelerated. Sons Kenneth J. Farber (“Ken”) led “Specialty Vehicle” sales, while John C. Faber drafted the original vehicle designs with drafting paper and pencil.

By 1995, the specialty vehicle division exceeded the capacity of the RV dealership and operations were moved into an existing 18,000 sq. ft. facility on the East side of Columbus. Ken, with his brother Steve managed and operated the business out of this facility until 2002, when the business once again outgrew the building capacity and relocated operations to a 50,000 sq. ft. industrial plant at 7052 Americana Parkway, where the company resides today. In the same year, FSV purchased the customer base, trade name, equipment and inventory of Custom Coach; an established manufacturer of entertainment and executive transportation vehicles.

Today, FSV’s 110+ full-time employees utilize the latest technology to design and build custom specialty vehicles. AutoCad and SolidWorks computer aided design software is used to design interiors as well as body shells. The FSV plant has the most up to date CNC, machine press, and HVAC equipment in the industry. FSV custom manufactures on many different platforms including Freightliner, International, Ford, Prevost and Sprinter. A broad scope of work includes emergency management, medical, laboratories and educational vehicles.

FSV is currently managed by Ken (President) and Nick (Director of Operations) as well as a fourth generation of family members and many dedicated employees with 10-35 years of experience with the company. More so today than ever, FSV remains committed to the spirit of innovation by which the company was founded, and continues to be a leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing.  

To utilize a contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles, you must be registered as a participating agency on the OMNIA Partners website. There is no cost for membership. OMNIA Partners is open to states, state agencies, counties, cities, schools, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations and special districts.

Phone: (Toll Free) 800-331-3188
Fax: 614-759-2098
E-mail: omniapartners@farberspecialty.com 
Website: www.farberspecialty.com/about-us/partners-and-certifications

Farber Specialty Vehicles has committed to providing all OMNIA Partners participating agencies with our lowest public sector pricing for our consulting services.

Who is Farber Specialty Vehicles?
Farber Specialty Vehicles 60,000 square foot manufacturing and assembly plant is located next to I-70 in Columbus, Ohio, just ten minutes from the Columbus International Airport.

A talented workforce with an extremely high retention rate has been the cornerstone of Farber Specialty Vehicles success. Our team leaders oversee a staff of more than 120 skilled craftsmen and have been in the industry from ten to thirty years.

Our electrical and mechanical engineering staff is dedicated to custom designing bodies and interior floor plans with AutoCAD and Solid Works computer design systems.

Production includes custom-built mobile units for police, medical, veterinary, Homeland Security, communications, education, and business interests both nationally and internationally.

Warranty information and assistance are provided for all components to assure your purchase works to the fullest capacity throughout the life of the vehicle. Delivery and training are provided by experienced technicians.

In 2002, Farber purchased the assets of Custom Coach Corporation, a well-known manufacturer of executive and entertainer transportation since 1955. Together, our commitment to quality and innovation has proven itself in each vehicle we build and every customer we keep.