JLG Industries Inc will unveil a special "made-for-Europe" telehandler at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2002 in Las Vegas from March 19-23.

JLG president Bill Lasky said the telehandlers were based on a line developed, but never released, by F Weyhausen & Co KG GmbH, based in Wildeshausen, Germany, which manufactures Atlas wheel loaders and other equipment. The terms of the agreement between JLG and F Weyhausen were not disclosed.

The telehandlers would be manufactured in Maasmechelen, Belgium, with European-sourced components, and support would be provided by JLG's European sales and service network.

"Consistent with our long-term strategy to seek new revenue streams built on JLG's existing strengths, the addition of our new telehandler line further expands JLG's offerings to Europe," Mr Lasky said.

Rather than adapting the existing USA design, the European line was developed to meet the specific requirements of that market, incorporating many new features.

JLG produces mobile aerial work platforms, material handlers and telescopic excavators under the JLG and Gradall brands. JLG's manufacturing facilities are located in the USA and Belgium, with sales and service locations worldwide.