How Frazer is building the future of mobile healthcare
Since 1956, Frazer has been built on a simple idea: solve real problems with practical, reliable mobile solutions. What began as a family business has grown into an experienced manufacturer of EMS vehicles, mobile clinics, and specialty mobile healthcare units. Today, Frazer serves first responders, healthcare providers, hospitals, and communities that need care delivered beyond the walls of a traditional facility.
That evolution did not happen by accident. It came from listening to customers, adapting to changing needs, and staying focused on what matters most: helping healthcare providers expand access to care in their communities.
“The company was founded by my grandfather, Charles Frazer, initially in the oilfield services industry,” says Laura Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Frazer. “That industry had its ups and downs. During one of the downturns, my father, John Griffin, began looking for a new pivot. One day, he saw a City of Houston emergency vehicle at a stoplight and thought, ‘I bet we could do that.’ That’s what launched us into the sector.”
Frazer began building emergency vehicles in 1985 and fully exited the oilfield industry by 2000. Since then, the company has continued to expand into mobile clinics, mobile stroke units, and specialty healthcare vehicles equipped with advanced medical technology.
“It’s all about making sure that we can get care for people wherever they are,” Laura says. “There are lots of healthcare deserts around the world where access to brick-and-mortar buildings is scarce, so mobile healthcare can help address some of those access challenges.”
As Frazer enters its 70th year, that same spirit of practical innovation continues to guide the company. In January 2026, Tom Hance stepped into the role of President, bringing a focus on growth, operational discipline, and the next phase of Frazer’s mobile healthcare platform.
“My background has been in growing companies through innovation and taking them to the next step,” Tom says. “Laura and I are working on the shift from product to platform. We make emergency vehicles, which are our platform for technology and innovation.”
That platform approach reflects where Frazer is headed. The company is not only building vehicles; it is developing mobile healthcare environments designed to accommodate evolving technology and care delivery models.
70th anniversary
One of the clearest signs of that future is Frazer’s new production facility, which opened on May 5, 2026, the same day the company marked its 70th anniversary. “Our facility prior to that was very disjointed and spread across multiple buildings, and we needed better flow,” Laura explains. “Before, we had around 75,000 square feet of covered area on 5.5 acres; now, we’re just shy of 175,000 square feet on 11 acres.”
The new facility gives Frazer room to improve production flow, add equipment, and support future growth. Investments include a laser punch combination machine, paint automation, a robotic sander, and an Autonomous Guided Vehicle to help move vehicle bodies through production.
For Laura, the new facility is important, but it is only one part of the story. “We have grit, determination, and the ability to pivot,” she says. “We want to be constantly pushing, innovating, and looking for where we can improve, and oftentimes those things come from outside our own industry.”
That mindset has shaped Frazer for seven decades. The company’s work continues to be driven by its customers, its team, and the needs of the providers and patients who depend on mobile healthcare solutions.
As healthcare continues to change, Frazer is focused on building vehicles and systems that support care in the real world. With expanded production capacity and a continued focus on operational improvement, the company is preparing for its next chapter.
“Tom brought in a really good new strategic plan when he arrived, which we’re currently executing,” Laura shares. “For the rest of this year, our focus is to get our new facility fully operational. Beyond that, we aim to continue to improve and innovate what we’re already doing.”
After 70 years, Frazer’s story is still about forward motion: listening, improving, adapting, and helping bring mobile healthcare to the people who need it.
