March 20, 2008 10:39 AM CDT

Caterpillar Names JLG as a 2008 Preferred Allied Vendor

Selection mirrors JLG vision to partner with world-class manufacturers

By JLG Industries, Inc.

JLG Industries, Inc. has been named a 2008 Cat® Rental Store preferred vendor. Each year, Caterpillar reviews and selects companies based on a review of their products features and benefits, product support capabilities, training and distribution capabilities and Cat dealer satisfaction survey performance.

Jim Grasse, Global Allied Products Program Manager for Caterpillar, Inc., said, "At the end of the process, we feel that we have selected 45 preferred vendors that embody our vision of Partnering with the Best."

"We are pleased to once again be named to the Cat Rental Store Preferred Vendor list," said Craig Paylor, President, JLG Industries, Inc. "Our long-term partnership with Caterpillar provides JLG the opportunity to offer Cat Rental Stores worldwide with quality aerial equipment products and services. This selection mirrors JLG's vision to partner with world-class manufacturers."

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About the Author

JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak® and Lull® telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., log onto the company website at www.jlg.com.