John Landis Grove (January 26, 1921 – June 16, 2003) was an American inventor, industrialist and philanthropist. [1] He became known, primarily, for developing the hydraulic crane and access lift industries. [2] [3] [4] Described as "the Babe Ruth of his industry," Grove was quoted as saying, "Don't allow wealth to stop your caring for others ...

JLG Industries began in 1969 because company founder John L. Grove had an idea that sparked an industry. His idea: To create a solution for accessing work at height. With a crew of just 20 workers at a small metal fabrication shop in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, he conceptualized, built and sold the first JLG® aerial work platform in 1970 ...

In 1969, JLG Founder John L. Grove witnessed a fatal scaffolding accident, a moment that changed everything. Inspired to innovate a safer solution for construction crews, this idea led to the development of the first JLG® aerial work platform in 1970, founding the company and pioneering the access industry.

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Founded in 1969, John Landis Grove formed a partnership with two close friends and purchased a small metal fabrication business in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. With a team of 20 workers, they constructed and sold the first JLG aerial work platform in 1970.

John Landis Grove, 82, co-founder of Grove Manufacturing Co and JLG Industries Inc, died at his home on June 16 after a long illness. Mr Grove and his brother, Dwight, founded Grove in 1946. He served as executive vice-president and general manager until 1968.

2003年8月1日 · GREENCASTLE, Pa. — John L. Grove, widely credited as the creative force behind the invention of the hydraulic telescoping crane boom, the modern-day aerial work platform and the hydraulic roll-back truck bed, died at his Pennsylvania home recently at …

The world's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. | Our company started in 1969 when our founder, John L. Grove, set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the ...

Under his leadership Grove Manufacturing established itself as the world leader in the design and development of hydraulic telescopic cranes. In 1968, following his retirement, John Grove co-founded JLG Industries, which today is a world leader in aerial-work platforms and access equipment, with a line of hydraulic truck-mounted cranes and ...

In 1969, JLG Founder John L. Grove witnessed a fatal scaffolding accident, a moment that changed everything. Inspired to innovate a safer solution for construction crews, this idea led to the development of the first JLG® aerial work platform in 1970, founding the company and pioneering the access industry.