JLG wants to generate at least 35 per cent of consolidated operating profit from its after-market business.

As part of the strategy, JLG has opened a third repair and maintenance subsidiary, ServicePlus Inc, in Kennesaw, Georgia, near Atlanta. JLG has previously opened ServicePlus companies in Houston, Texas, and McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania (Forkliftaction.com News #219).

The company plans to open more ServicePlus locations in future, a JLG statement said.