JLG Telehandler

JLG Telehandler Training Saskatoon - In the late 1960's John L. Grove, with his wife Cora set out on a cross country voyage in their RV. Newly retired, after spending numerous years working with his brother to build their crane business into an industry leader, John had no idea that momentous trip would permit JLG Industries, Inc to emerge. The world leader of mobile aerial work platforms and precision material handling technologies was the end consequence of a road expedition.

During their trip, John reacquainted himself with past business connections along the way. In combination with these conversations and a noteworthy event; two workers were unfortunately electrocuted on scaffolding when the Groves were passing through the Hoover Dam. John uncovered an infinite marketplace for a product that could quickly and safely lift people in the air to accomplish upkeep and other construction services.

Upon returning from their travels, John established a partnership with two friends and bought a metal fabrication business in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1970, starting operations with a crew of twenty staff, they manufactured and sold the first JLG aerial work platform. The company incorporates many of the basic design essentials of that original lift into current models.

JLG forklifts have come a long way from the time when Mr. John L. Grove came back to town from his cross-country road trip and since the initial aerial work platform debuted on the market. These days, the company proudly continues to expand itself into many markets worldwide and develops new products to ensure customers are capable of being more efficient and perform in the workplace within a safer environment.

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