JLG Telehandler

After retiring in the late 1960's, John L. Grove started out on a cross country RV trip. After spending many years establishing his family built crane business with his brother, John had no idea that this journey would bring about the rise of JLG Industries, Inc. The world leader of mobile aerial work platforms and precision materials handling technologies was the end consequence of a road expedition.

During their journey, John reacquainted himself with past business connections along the way. In combination with these conversations and a significant event; two workers had been unfortunately electrocuted on scaffolding when the Groves were passing through the Hoover Dam. John uncovered an infinite market for a product that could quickly and securely lift individuals in the air to accomplish maintenance and other construction functions.

Following their return from vacation, John set up a business with two of his friends and bought a metal fabrication business in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Starting with a small crew of twenty employees, they produced and sold their first JLG aerial work platform in 1970. The company incorporates many of the simple design elements of that original lift into existing versions.

JLG lift trucks have come a ways since Mr. John L. Grove returned to town from his cross-country road trip and since the initial aerial work platform debuted on the market. These days, the business proudly continues to expand itself into numerous markets globally and develops new products to make sure consumers are capable of being more efficient and perform in the workplace within a safer atmosphere.

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