JLG Telehandler

Following retirement in the late 1960's, John L. Grove set out on a cross country RV trip. 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 material handling equipment was the end consequence of a road expedition.

During their journey, John reacquainted himself with former business acquaintances along the way. In combination with these conversations and a noteworthy event; two workers had been tragically electrocuted on scaffolding when the Groves were passing through the Hoover Dam. John discovered an infinite market for a product that could quickly and safely lift individuals in the air to accomplish upkeep and other building functions.

After their return from holiday, John set up a joint venture with two of his friends and obtained a metal fabrication business in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Opening with a small crew of twenty personnel, they produced and sold their first JLG aerial work platform in 1970. The company incorporates some of the basic design essentials of that original lift into existing versions.

Since then, JLG Forklifts have come a great distance from when Mr. John L. Grove came back from his fatefull cross-country trip and since the first JLG aerial platform entered the marketplace. As of today, the business has expanded itself into a number of global markets and continues to cultivate contemporary machines to guarantee that consumers are able to become safer and more resourceful within their workplace.

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