JLG Telehandler

JLG Telehandler Training Windsor - After retiring in the late 1960's, John L. Grove embarked on on a cross country RV expedition. After spending many years establishing his family built crane company with his brother, John had no idea that this journey would bring forth 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 trip.

All through their journey, John reacquainted himself with past business connections 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 uncovered a substantial market for a product that could quickly and securely lift individuals in the air to accomplish upkeep and other construction services.

Upon returning from their travels, John formed a partnership with two friends and acquired a metal fabrication company in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1970, starting operations with a crew of twenty employees, they created and sold the first JLG aerial work platform. The business incorporates some of the basic design essentials of that original lift into existing designs.

Since then, JLG Forklifts have come a long way from when Mr. John L. Grove came back from his fatefull cross-country trip and since the first JLG aerial platform entered the market. As of today, the business has extended itself into a number of global markets and continues to cultivate innovative machines to ensure that consumers are able to become safer and more well-organized within their workplace.

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