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JLG began because John L. Grove had a vision. Not only did he set the tone for our company, but he raised the bar for our future leaders and the industry as well. Here’s just a small sampling of the ways we continue to innovate.

History

Because Innovation Never Stops

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1969 - 1979
1980 - 1989
1990 - 1999
2000 - 2009
2010 - 2019
2020 - Present

1969

JLG Industries, Inc. is founded by John L. Grove.

1970

JLG manufactures the aerial work platform and changes how the world works.

1976

The first JLG scissor lift is introduced.

1977

JLG expands into Europe; opens European headquarters in the United Kingdom.

1981

JLG introduces Oscillating axles as an option for boom and scissor lifts, improving maneuverability.

1983

JLG opens support operations in Australia for customers throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim.

1986

JLG’s 10,000th boom lift comes off the assembly line in McConnellsburg, PA.

1988

JLG patents the “Extend-A-Reach” feature, giving equipment users greater flexibility for platform placement.

1991

JLG launches the 150HAX, the industry’s first 45.72 m (150 ft) boom.

1994

SkyTrak introduces the Stabil-Trak system.

1994

JLG electric boom lifts bring the best battery performance in the industry.

1996

JLG introduces 21 new products at CONEXPO ’96 that redefine the industry, including the first mobile vertical lift.

1997

JLG opens an advanced scissor lift manufacturing plant to keep pace with demand.

1998

The 50,000th scissor lift comes off the assembly line in Bedford, PA.

1999

JLG unveils the only fuel-cell powered boom lift in existence.

1999

JLG acquires Gradall, a leading manufacturer of telehandlers, adding telescopic material handlers to the JLG product line.

1999

JLG acquires a facility in Shippensburg, PA.

2000

JLG introduces the first 60-foot electric boom lift, an environmentally friendly machine with the greatest reach in the industry.

2000

LG crosses the $1 billion sales milestone.

2001

JLG unveils SkyWelder^® the worlds first integrated AWP welder and other Workstation in the Sky™ accessories.

2001

The 100,000^th scissor lift comes off the assembly line in Bedford, PA.

2001

JLG establishes shared services center in Amsterdam.

2002

JLG opens manufacturing facility in Belgium.

2002

JLG expands product line to include all-wheel steer telehandlers, European-design telehandlers and the 135-foot boom lift.

2003

JLG acquires Lull®, SkyTrak™, military-design telehandlers and remanufacturing operations in Tonneins, France.

2004

JLG acquires Manlift, including Delta Manlift and Liftlux.

2004

JLG launches ServicePlus^® initiative in Houston, TX.

2005

JLG enters into a global alliance with Caterpillar, Inc. to manufacture, sell and support all Caterpillar telehandlers.

2006

JLG Industries, Inc. is acquired by Oshkosh Truck Corporation.

2008

JLG launches the LiftPod^®, an award-winning portable aerial work platform.

2008

JLG breaks ground on an advanced manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China.

2009

JLG introduces ClearSky^®, a connected asset-management tool.

2010

JLG introduces the Compact Crawler boom lifts, featuring an optional Lithium-ion battery for cleaner operation.

2011

JLG introduces the award winning 1500SJ, the world’s first straight boom that takes you to 150 ft without a transportation permit for width and height.

2011

JLG and Firestone introduce the first tire design specifically for telehandlers.

2011

JLG launches Rental Series scissors.

2012

JLG introduces SkyGuard™ enhanced control panel protection for boom lifts.

2012

JLG launches Rental Series booms, tailored to the needs of emerging markets.

2012

JLG University website supports 9-languages making online training available worldwide.

2012

JLG releases the Online Express mobile app.

2013

JLG Mobile Analyzer App allows remote diagnostics up to 150 ft away on JLG products equipped with Advanced Design Electronics (ADE).

2013

Cutting-edge technology introduced at distribution center in Indaiatuba, Brazil to help support rapid growth in the region.

2014

JLG introduces the 1850SJ—the world’s largest self-propelled boom lift.

2014

JLG introduces the H340AJ—the world’s first hybrid boom with diesel-like performance.

2014

JLG celebrates 45 years of innovation with the introduction of new products at CONEXPO.

2015

JLG launches JLGUsed.com, an online second-hand equipment marketplace.

2015

JLG acquires
Power Towers Ltd.,
strengthening the
existing portfolio
of low-level access lifts.

2015

JLG produces its
100,000th telehandler.

2015

Redesigned telehandlers
are introduced at
The Rental Show
and include options like
the industry’s first
reverse sensing system.

2016

JLG previews the 1500AJP,
the world's tallest
articulating boom lift,
at bauma 2016.

2016

JLG becomes the first company
in the access industry to achieve
VPP STAR Site certification for maintaining
injury and illness rate at or below the
national average.

2017

JLG is proud to be a part of Oshkosh Corporation,
named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®
by Ethisphere Institute.

2017

JLG pioneers new technology,
launches nine new products
and reveals the worksite
of the future at CONEXPO.

2018

JLG produces the company’s 250,000th boom lift.

2018

JLG launches its BIM library and DirectAccess resource center.

2019

JLG celebrates its 50^th year in business.

2019

JLG launches its line of Hi-Capacity HC3™ boom lifts.

2020

JLG introduces its highest-reaching, eight-story lift height telehandler, the JLG® 1075.

2020

JLG launches a new line of rough terrain and electric rough terrain scissor lifts.

2021

JLG launches the world’s first all-electric scissor lift, the DaVinci® AE1932.

2021

JLG expands its high-capacity telehandler line with the introduction of the JLG® 2733.

2021

JLG revolutionizes the access industry with the 670SJ, the world’s first self-leveling boom lift.