JLG Telehandler

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

All through their journey, John reacquainted himself with previous business acquaintances along the way. In combination with these conversations and a significant event; two workers were unfortunately electrocuted on scaffolding when the Groves were passing through the Hoover Dam. John discovered a substantial market for a product that could promptly and securely elevate people in the air to accomplish maintenance and other building functions.

Upon returning from their travels, John formed a joint venture with two friends and acquired a metal fabricating business in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1970, opening operations with a crew of twenty staff, they designed and sold the first JLG aerial work platform. The business incorporates some of the basic design essentials of that original lift into existing versions.

JLG forklifts have come a long way from the time when Mr. John L. Grove returned to town from his cross-country road trip and since the first aerial work platform debuted on the market. At present, the company proudly continues to expand itself into numerous marketplaces globally and develops new products to make sure clients are capable of being more effective and perform in the workplace within a safer environment.

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