JLG Telehandler

JLG Telehandler Training Richmond Hill - Following retirement in the late 1960's, John L. Grove set out on a cross country RV expedition. After spending numerous years establishing his family built crane business with his brother, John had no idea that this trip would give birth to the rise of JLG Industries, Inc. The world leader of mobile aerial work platforms and precision materials handling equipment was the end result of a road trip.

Whilst on their journey, John spent time conversing with previous business acquaintances whom the Groves stopped to visit along the way. These conversations combined with a tragic occurrence-two workers being electrocuted on scaffolding when the Groves were visiting Hoover Dam- John uncovered an infinite market for a product that could quickly and safely elevate people in the air to accomplish upkeep and other building services.

Upon returning from their travels, John formed a joint venture with two friends and bought a metal fabrication company in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1970, starting operations with a crew of twenty staff, they built and sold the first JLG aerial work platform. The business incorporates many of the basic design elements of that original lift into existing versions.

JLG forklifts have come a long way since Mr. John L. Grove came back to town from his cross-country road trip and since the first aerial work platform debuted on the market. Today, the business proudly continues to expand itself into a range of marketplaces worldwide and develops new products to make sure consumers are capable of being more efficient and perform in the workplace within a safer environment.

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