About Us

Six decades. Still building.

North Central has been equipping commercial fleets and public safety vehicles since 1964. The industry has changed. Our commitment to getting it right hasn't.
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Get a closer look at what it means to work with North Central — why our customers keep coming back, and what sets a true upfitting partner apart from just another vendor.
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Meet the sales reps, specialists, and coordinators who make each build happen.
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From a single location to two full-service facilities serving the Upper Midwest.
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What makes North Central a true partner, not just another upfitting vendor.
Resident Experts
Most of our sales team has spent their entire career in commercial vehicles. They've seen what works, what doesn't, and how to spec a vehicle for real-world use.
Dedicated Reps
Our specialists walk you through each step of the process. They know your fleet and stay in touch.
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
We stand behind every install for the life of the vehicle. If something we did causes a problem, we make it right. No runaround.
Employee-Owned Since Day One
As a 100% employee-owned company, every person on our team has a personal stake in the quality of your build. This isn't just a job: it's their company too.
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Our Core Values
These aren't merely aspirational statements. They're the simple, everyday principles that shape how we sell, how we build, and how we serve our customers and each other.
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Do the Right Thing
We find solutions to challenges that satisfy all.
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Families First
We balance the needs of our home, work and customer families.
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Fun at Work
We believe laughter and fun bond us together.
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Ownership
We believe in being good stewards and share our successes.
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Respectful Relationships
We treat others the way they want to be treated.
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Working Together
Help others wherever and whenever.
Part of a larger family
North Central Upfitting is part of Scipi Companies.
Scipi Companies is a group of employee-owned businesses built around the same values: quality work, long-term relationships, and doing right by the people and communities they serve. Being part of Scipi gives North Central the backing to make smart decisions for the long haul while staying focused on what we do best.
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Everyone has a stake in the work.
North Central Upfitting is 100% employee-owned. That means the people building your vehicles aren't punching a clock for a distant corporate owner: they have a real stake in the reputation and quality of everything that leaves this facility. It shows up in the work.
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