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JLG makes its 100,000th telehandler

JLG industries has produced its 100,000th telehandler. To mark the event, the company decorated the machine with 100,000 logos and unveiled it on its Intermat stand in Paris. The 4017RS unit will be auctioned off during a gala invitation-only event that will take place in Europe in early October. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the buyer’s charity of choice.
January 6, 2017 Read time: 1 min

2199 JLG industries has produced its 100,000th telehandler. To mark the event, the company decorated the machine with 100,000 logos and unveiled it on its Intermat stand in Paris. The 4017RS unit will be auctioned off during a gala invitation-only event that will take place in Europe in early October. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the buyer’s charity of choice.

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