JLG
JLG is the global market leader in aerial access technology and telescopic handlers, recognized for inventing the modern boom lift and driving the industry’s transition toward fully electric, zero-leak construction machinery.

Company Overview
JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of access equipment, specializing in aerial work platforms and telescopic handlers that allow people to work safely and productively at heights.
Founded in 1969 by John L. Grove, who invented the first aerial work platform to solve the dangers of scaffolding, the company has spent over half a century defining the standards for the global access industry. Headquartered in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, JLG’s engineering prowess is centered on its iconic “Orange” machinery, which includes a vast array of engine-powered and electric boom lifts, scissor lifts, and high-capacity telehandlers.
The company’s flagship products, such as the Ultra Series booms, offer industry-leading reach and terrainability, while its DaVinci® all-electric scissor lift represents the cutting edge of “green” construction technology by eliminating hydraulic systems entirely to prevent leaks in sensitive environments. JLG’s expertise extends beyond simple elevation; the company integrates sophisticated control systems, such as ClearSky Smart Fleet™ telematics, which provides fleet managers with real-time data on machine health, location, and battery status.
Through strategic partnerships, such as its manufacturing alliance with AUSA for compact dumpers and its acquisition of Hinowa for tracked atrium lifts, JLG has created a comprehensive ecosystem of job site solutions. By maintaining a relentless focus on its “People-First” safety philosophy and providing world-class training through the JLG University, the company ensures that contractors, facility managers, and rental companies can confidently tackle the most complex vertical challenges in construction, aviation, and industrial maintenance.
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Corporate Information
JLG operates as the largest segment within the Oshkosh Corporation’s Access division. It maintains major manufacturing facilities in the USA (Pennsylvania and Tennessee), France, Romania, and China, with a massive regional hub in Leicester, UK. In 2026, JLG continues its "Electric Evolution," focusing on the global rollout of the DaVinci series and its partnership with AUSA to distribute "JLG by AUSA" compact dumpers in the North American market.
Economic Analysis
JLG currently holds a dominant 30% share of the global aerial work platform market. Economically, the company has benefited from a "super-cycle" in the rental industry, where massive fleets are being replaced with newer, electric-powered units to meet ESG standards. With a $4.2 billion backlog heading into 2026, JLG has significant pricing power and revenue visibility. While manufacturing costs for battery technology have risen, JLG’s ability to maintain high operating margins (approx. 14-16%) through its "Simplification" and "Automation" initiatives in its Pennsylvania factories has kept it ahead of competitors like Terex (Genie) and Skyjack.
Products & Services
JLG’s core lineup includes Articulating and Telescopic Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts (Electric and Rough Terrain), and Telescopic Handlers (branded as JLG and SkyTrak). They also produce specialized equipment like Low-Level Access lifts and Tracked Atrium Lifts (via Hinowa). Services are anchored by JLG Financial, JLG University for safety training, and the ClearSky Smart Fleet™ IoT platform for advanced equipment telematics and remote diagnostics.
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