RMA Special Vehicles

What RMA Special Vehicles does

RMA Special Vehicles is the special vehicle modifications brand of RMA Group Co., Ltd., a privately held Thai conglomerate founded in 1989 and headquartered in Bangkok. The brand, formally launched in November 2020, consolidates over 35 years of parent-company experience in engineering purpose-built vehicles on OEM platforms—including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis/Peugeot, and others—into four product verticals: Emergency & Rescue (Mobile Stroke Units, ambulances, fire rescue, prisoner transport), Defense & Security (Cash-in-Transit armored vehicles, light tactical vehicles, SWAT vehicles), Industrial (mining vehicles, mobile service vehicles, off-road platforms), and RMA X add-on conversions (4x4, RHD, JP8 fuel, hybrid). Core technical differentiators include patented ultra-light composite armor materials that reduce Cash-in-Transit vehicle weight to 2.8-3.2 tons versus the ~4-ton industry average, Mobile Stroke Unit engineering integrating Siemens Healthineers SOMATOM On.site CT scanners with teleconsultation systems (developed jointly with Mahidol University/Siriraj Stroke Center), and PHEV/HEV conversion technology yielding 20-45% fuel economy improvements.

The company generates revenue through one-time vehicle sales and modifications, aftermarket parts and service, and managed fleet services. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence, and products retain OEM warranties through certified modifier partnerships (Ford, Mercedes-Benz VanPartner, Stellantis PROCONVERTOR for MEA and APAC, Kia). Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales targeting defense, healthcare, and government buyers with OEM channel partnerships (notably Ford Global Fleet Sales across 100+ markets) and regional resellers (e.g., Xtremobility in Europe). The customer base includes the Afghan National Security Forces (46,000 modified Ford Rangers since 2003), French Military, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and a long tail of government fleets, mining operators, and security companies across 14 countries served and 7 manufacturing sites in Thailand, South Africa, Dubai, Turkey, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. The division employs 251-500 people within an RMA Group workforce of 7,800+.

Name

RMA Special Vehicles

Legal name

RMA Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://rmaspecialvehicles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RMA Special Vehicles designs, modifies, and distributes specialized vehicles—ambulances, Mobile Stroke Units, armored cash-in-transit, tactical, and mining platforms—on OEM chassis (Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis) for government, defense, healthcare, and industrial customers across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicle Modification and Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military & Tactical Off-Highway Vehicles (Armored, Tactical Mobility) (IMAHAIAJ), Specialty Off-Road Utility Vehicles (UTVs, ATVs, Side-by-Sides) (IMAHAIAG), Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

Keywords

• Special vehicle modifications
• Armored cash-in-transit vehicles
• Mobile stroke units
• Tactical defense vehicles
• 4x4 vehicle conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Special Vehicle Manufacturing & Modifications: Design, engineering, and production of specialized vehicles including ambulances, tactical vehicles, cash-in-transit vehicles, and industrial vehicles. Products are built on OEM platforms with custom modifications.
2. Aftermarket Parts & Service: Parts distribution and global service network providing ongoing support, spares, and after-sales service for vehicle fleets.
3. Fleet Management Services: Logistics, hub services, and aftermarket operations supporting vehicle fleet customers globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RMA Special Vehicles designs, engineers, and manufactures customized special-purpose vehicles built on OEM platforms such as Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Peugeot, and Stellantis. The company produces Mobile Stroke Units, ambulances, armored Cash-in-Transit vehicles, tactical and light utility vehicles, 4x4 conversions, mining vehicles, and mobile service vehicles for defense, emergency services, security, and industrial customers across more than 14 countries. It also provides aftermarket parts, service, and fleet management support globally.

Product overview

RMA Special Vehicles is a global provider of specially engineered vehicles across four main categories: Emergency & Rescue (Mobile Stroke Units, ambulances, fire rescue, police, prisoner transport), Defense & Security (Cash-in-Transit armored vehicles, tactical vehicles, SWAT vehicles), Industrial (mining vehicles, mobile service vehicles, off-road vehicles), and RMA X (4x4 conversions, RHD conversions, power/propulsion solutions). The company engineers vehicles from the ground up using patented ultra-light composite materials for ballistic protection, modifying OEM platforms including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Peugeot, and others. Manufacturing facilities are located in Thailand (headquarters), Turkey, South Africa, Myanmar, Australia, and Dubai. Products range from the Mobile Stroke Unit with onboard CT scanners and teleconsultation systems for stroke care, to armored Cash-in-Transit vehicles using composite materials for enhanced payload, to all-electric Utility Task Vehicles for defense operations. All vehicles maintain OEM warranties and are backed by global parts distribution and service networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MSU – Mobile Stroke Unit: A specialized ambulance and medical transport vehicle designed to bring hospital-level stroke care directly to patients, equipped with an onboard CT scanner, vital patient monitoring systems, and advanced communication technology linking to Siriraj Hospital.
• RMA X

Products and services

• Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Purpose-built ambulance equipped with onboard CT scanner, vital patient monitoring systems, and advanced communication technology linking directly to hospitals for real-time neurological assessment and treatment during transport. Designed for healthcare providers and emergency medical services.
• MSU-8 Mobile Stroke Unit Next-generation Mobile Stroke Unit with 32-slice SOMATOM On.site CT scanner, teleconsultation system, and integrated medical equipment for acute stroke care management during patient transport.
• Capybara Cash-in-Transit Vehicle Armored Cash-in-Transit vehicles using patented ultra-light composite materials (weighing 2.8-3.2 tons vs industry average) for enhanced payload capacity and bulletproof protection. Designed for financial security and cash logistics operators.
• Mercedes-Benz Cash-in-Transit (Sprinter)
• Capybara SWAT Armored Vehicle
• Ford Ranger Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) - Mach 3 4x4 Light Tactical Vehicle based on Ford Ranger Double Cab 1-ton Pick Up designed for defense and civilian operations, with features including blackout mode, JP8 fuel compliance, and EMC compliance.
• Everest Light Utility Vehicle (LUV)
• Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)
• Ford Ranger Super Duty
• Ford F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab
• 4x4 Conversion Ambulance
• Life Support Ambulance Van
• Command Centre Vehicle
• Fire Rescue Van
• Prisoner Escort Truck/Pickup
• 4x4 Transit Conversion
• Ford Ranger Mine Site ROPS Vehicle
• Underground Mining Vehicle
• Ranger Super Duty Mobile Service Vehicle
• HEV/PHEV Conversion Program Hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid conversion service for pick-ups and light commercial vehicles, using lithium-ion batteries and control software to achieve 20-45% fuel economy improvements.
• RMA X 4x4/RHD Conversion Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Time to treatment reduced by up to 50% with Mobile Stroke Unit
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.

• Ford Global Fleet Sales (FGFS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Strategic partnership for mission-configured vehicle platforms at defense exhibitions including Eurosatory 2026. FGFS provides global fleet supply and deployment capability while RMA SV provides conversion engineering and production. Together showcasing Ranger Super Duty, F-550, Light Utility Vehicle, and Utility Task Vehicle platforms.
• XtremobilityregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 May 2026Partnership for European market representation at RETTmobil International exhibition. Xtremobility represents RMA SV products in Europe, particularly Ford Transit 4×4 Conversion for the German market.
• Kia Special Vehicles DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2025Global Framework Agreement signed at Laem Chabang facility to expand Kia vehicles in defense, industrial, medical, and security sectors. Combines Kia's vehicle lineup and military expertise (50+ years, 142,000 military vehicles produced) with RMA's global modification network.
• Defenture B.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2024Non-binding MoU signed in Tiel, Netherlands for defense mobility solutions. Defenture designs light tactical vehicles for military and law enforcement; partnership combines propulsion systems and modification expertise for enhanced tactical vehicle capabilities.
• Mahidol University / Siriraj Stroke CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Joint development of Mobile Stroke Unit technology. Mahidol University provides medical expertise and conceptualization; RMA provides vehicle engineering and manufacturing. The partnership has produced multiple MSU units for Siriraj Hospital with CT scanner integration and teleconsultation systems.
• Siemens HealthineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for MSU-8 Mobile Stroke Unit featuring SOMATOM On.site CT scanner technology. Siemens provides mobile CT imaging technology while RMA engineers vehicle integration for medical scanner weight and motion dynamics.
• Defenture B.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for customized defense mobility solutions combining RMA's advanced propulsion systems and modification capabilities with Defenture's light tactical vehicle expertise.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial Mercedes-Benz VanPartner providing high-quality vehicle conversions worldwide. RMA SV performs approved modifications on Mercedes-Benz vans including Cash-in-Transit and ambulance conversions.
• StellantiscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAppointed official Stellantis Modifier and Converter for all Stellantis vehicles in MEA and Asia Pacific region, enabling factory-approved conversions on Peugeot, and other Stellantis brands.
• Ford Motor CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-standing partnership with Ford for modified vehicle programs including Ford Ranger Light Tactical Vehicle with nearly two decades of building modified Ford Rangers. Ranger Super Duty Mobile Service Vehicle showcased at test drive events.
• XtremobilityregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner Xtremobility serves as local representative at Caravan Motor Tourism Trade Show 2025 in Stuttgart, demonstrating Ford Transit 4×4 Conversion capabilities to European RV modifiers and outfitters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hyundai Rotem: Korean defense and rail systems manufacturer producing armored vehicles (K1 tank, K2 infantry fighting vehicle, Black Fox tactical vehicle). Regional player with comparable armored tactical vehicle offerings to RMA SV's defense portfolio, though focused primarily on Korean and select export markets.

Broad incumbents

• Oshkosh Defense: Subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation producing military tactical vehicles including the JLTV, FMTV, and HEMTT. A broad incumbent in tactical and armored mobility with comparable light tactical vehicle programs to RMA SV's Ford Ranger LTV and Everest LUV offerings for defense customers.
• REV Group: US-based manufacturer of specialty vehicles including ambulances (via subsidiary brands like Wheeled Coach, Horton), fire trucks, and recreational vehicles. REV is a broad incumbent in emergency and specialty vehicles with overlapping ambulance, fire rescue, and prisoner transport product lines comparable to RMA SV's Emergency & Rescue portfolio.
• BAE Systems Land & Armaments: Global defense prime producing armored combat vehicles (Bradley, CV90, Bv206) and related mobility platforms. Broad incumbent with comparable light tactical vehicle offerings and global defense customer base that intersects RMA SV's defense and security customer segments.

Direct peers

• Binz (Binz Ambulance- und Umwelttechnik): German specialist ambulance and Mercedes-Benz vehicle converter with a 90+ year history. Direct peer to RMA SV's ambulance and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter modifications, particularly comparable in the European ambulance conversion market where both hold OEM-blessed converter status.
• Lenco Industries: US manufacturer of armored tactical vehicles including the BearCat and SWAT platforms used by military, law enforcement, and security forces globally. Direct peer to RMA SV's Capybara SWAT and Cash-in-Transit armored family in the ballistic-protected light vehicle category.
• Stroco: Danish manufacturer of armored CIT and security vehicles with global reach across Europe, Africa, and emerging markets. Direct peer to RMA SV's Capybara CIT family in the armored cash-in-transit category, serving overlapping banking and security customers in similar geographies.
• Was Monitor (W.A.S. Group): Italian-based manufacturer of armored Cash-in-Transit and security vehicles, one of the leading European CIT specialists. Direct peer to RMA SV's Capybara CIT family in the armored cash transport category, with overlapping European and emerging market customer bases.
• Plasan Sasa: Israeli designer and manufacturer of lightweight composite armor systems for military, homeland security, and commercial vehicles. Direct peer to RMA SV's patented ultra-light composite armor technology, with overlapping ballistic protection applications for tactical and security vehicles.

Emerging players

• Defenture B.V. Dutch designer of light tactical vehicles for military and law enforcement. Emerging player with overlapping light tactical vehicle capabilities — relevant because RMA SV has signed an MoU with Defenture to combine propulsion and modification expertise, positioning them as adjacent collaborators in the European defense mobility market.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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