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JLG Brings “Built Around You” Experience to APEX 2026

JLG Brings “Built Around You” Experience to APEX 2026

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Multi-brand portfolio, customer partnerships and Europe-focused manufacturing take centre stage in Maastricht

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands May, 2026 – JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, will showcase its multi-brand equipment portfolio at APEX 2026, taking place 2-4 June, 2026, in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Visitors can find JLG in the outdoor area at stand #1020, where the company will present a 280 sq m exhibit centred around the theme “Built Around You” – reflecting JLG’s commitment to designing products, services and support around the needs of customers across Europe. The stand will feature products and solutions from JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers and AUSA, demonstrating the breadth of the company’s access and material handling portfolio and reinforcing its position as a long-term partner for the rental industry.

“APEX provides an important opportunity to reconnect with customers and partners from across the industry,” says Ian Hume, General Manager – EMEAI Sales Operations, JLG. “Our ‘Built Around You’ theme reflects how we approach everything we do – from product development and local manufacturing to service support and digital solutions. We are focused on helping our customers succeed with a portfolio designed around the realities of today’s job sites and rental market demands.”

Built for Europe, built around customers

JLG will highlight its “In Europe. For Europe.” strategy throughout the exhibition, emphasising its long-term investment and operational footprint across the region. Today, JLG employs approximately 1,000 people across Europe, operates four manufacturing facilities, five sales and service subsidiaries, two parts distribution centres and produces more than 100 models locally.

The company’s European manufacturing network includes:

  • Italy: Boom Lifts, Spider Lifts and Tracked Equipment
  • France: Toucan Mast Lifts and Stock Pickers
  • Spain: Dumpers, Rough Terrain Forklifts and Telehandlers
  • United Kingdom: Low-Level Access Products

This regional presence enables faster delivery, improved equipment availability and localised support tailored specifically to European applications and regulations.

“Our objective at APEX is not only to showcase products, but also to reinforce our role as a trusted, long-term partner,” says Rogerio dos Santos, Global Strategy, Merger & Acquisitions and Vice President EMEAI, JLG. “Customers need suppliers that understand local market conditions, provide dependable support and continue investing in innovation for Europe.”

Portfolio designed around rental needs

The products on display at APEX 2026 will reflect a balanced portfolio strategy that combines high-volume fleet essentials with specialised niche solutions designed to help rental companies maximise utilisation across a wide range of applications.

JLG EC450AJ Compact Electric Boom Lift

For the first time at APEX, the new JLG EC450AJ Compact articulated electric boom lift combines compact dimensions, rough-terrain capability and zero-emission operation in a lightweight package designed for congested job sites.

Manufactured in Italy and developed specifically for the European market needs, the EC450AJ Compact features:

  • True zero tail swing and a 2 m machine width
  • 4WD AC electric drive system with oscillating axle
  • Up to 45% gradeability
  • Lithium-ion battery technology with optional extended capacity
  • Low noise operation and reduced running costs
  • Standard ClearSky Smart Fleet™ telematics

Its lightweight design also allows two units to be transported on a single low-bed trailer, which can help reduce logistics costs and improve fleet flexibility.

JLG Compact Electric Scissor Lifts

JLG will also highlight its growing line of compact electric scissor lifts designed for modern indoor environments, including the ES1930M and ES1530L. Designed for confined workspaces such as data centres, schools, airports and facilities maintenance applications, these models offer:

  • Compact footprints for tight access areas
  • Lightweight construction for sensitive flooring
  • Zero-degree inside turning radius
  • Reduced maintenance requirements
  • Improved battery efficiency and uptime

The ES1930M marks JLG’s entry into the rapidly growing micro-sized scissor lift category, while the ES1530L expands the company’s lightweight indoor offering with models optimised for urban construction and fit-out applications.

JLG Toucan 12E+ Mast Boom Lift

The JLG Toucan 12E+ electric mast boom lift, designed to deliver enhanced manoeuvrability and outreach performance in narrow and congested indoor environments, will also be featured on the stand. Combining compact dimensions with a versatile articulating jib, the Toucan 12E+ provides a working height of 12.65 m and up to 6.05 m of outreach, allowing operators to work up, around and over obstacles with precision.

This model’s zero-emission, near-silent electric drive system makes it ideal for maintenance, industrial, retail and fit-out applications. Features such as 345° mast rotation, powered platform rotation and full-height drive capability are designed to support productivity in confined spaces.

JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet™ System

JLG will showcase the latest enhancements coming soon to its ClearSky Smart Fleet™ IoT (Internet of Things) platform, including:

  • Automatic Site Networks
  • Digital Analyzer Reader
  • Digital Access Control
  • Elevation-Based Localization
  • Over-the-Air Machine Software Updates

These new capabilities transform traditional telematics into a connected fleet and job site management ecosystem, helping rental companies manage uptime, visibility, diagnostics and operational efficiency.

Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Boom Lift

Hinowa will present its Lightlift 20.10 equipped with a new lift hook accessory that allows the aerial platform to convert into a compact crane for material-handling applications. The solution gives customers:

  • One machine for both personnel lifting and material handling
  • A reduced need for additional equipment on site
  • Greater flexibility in confined-access applications
  • Simplified logistics and improved machine utilisation

The Lightlift 20.10 features the Hinowa Performance IIIS system for automatic outrigger deployment and levelling, helping reduce set-up times and increase productivity.

Power Towers low-level access solutions

Power Towers will have a range of its compact low-level access products on the stand.

The Power Tower aerial platform is designed to provide safe and efficient access to elevated areas. With its robust construction and advanced technology, it is designed to provide stability, durability and ease of use to support a comfortable working environment. It has a working height of 5.0 m, and it can easily pass through standard doorways with a compact working footprint of 1.62 m x 0.76 m.

The Nano 30CS and Power Tower CS are push-around, low-level access platforms that offer a compact, lightweight access solution for ceiling works, maintenance and internal fit-outs. Their small platform allows access through 60 cm x 60 cm ceiling tiles, while the guarded deck and ground-level emergency lowering support safe working at height.

AUSA C251H rough terrain forklift

Representing JLG’s expanding material handling offering, the AUSA C251H rough terrain forklift combines compact dimensions with strong off-road capability. Key features include:

  • 2,500-kg payload capacity
  • 5.4-m lift height
  • ECO Mode and Smart Stop fuel-saving systems
  • FullGrip® selectable 4WD traction system
  • Advanced digital display and telematics compatibility

Designed for demanding construction environments, the C251H is designed to provide productivity and manoeuvrability in uneven terrain applications.

Visit JLG at APEX 2026

Visitors attending APEX 2026 are invited to visit the JLG stand (outdoor area, #1020) to experience how the company’s expanding multi-brand portfolio, European manufacturing footprint and connected solutions are helping shape the future of access and material handling equipment.

For more information on JLG products and services, visit JLG.com.

 

About JLG

As the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of access equipment, material handling vehicles and construction technology, JLG Industries, Inc. (JLG) makes products that help move materials, elevate people safely to height and increase productivity on job sites around the world. Its diverse product portfolio includes JLG® mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers; SkyTrak® telehandlers; Power Towers low-level access lifts; AUSA transportation and material handling products; and Hinowa aerial and earthmoving machines. JLG also offers an array of complementary accessories and solutions for equipment owners and operators that enhance operational efficiency and equipment versatility. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK]. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., visit www.jlg.com, or find us on FacebookLinkedInInstagram and YouTube.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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