JLG's manufacturing facilities recognized as 50001 ready site

The JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., an Oshkosh Corp. company, manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, Pa., has achieved the 50001 Ready designation from the Department of Defense (DOE). Based on the ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) program, the 50001 Ready program is designed to help facilities identify their energy management gaps, while providing technical tools and resources that help organizations build a culture of structured energy improvement.

The Shippensburg facility manufactures a broad range of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers.

“JLG has long been a forerunner in the design and manufacture of environmentally friendly equipment and sustainable technologies,” said Frank Nerenhausen, president, JLG. “As the access industry leader, we view protecting the environment through responsible operations as one of our greatest responsibilities. As such, we continuously look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.”

According to the DOE, implementing a structured energy management system can be a key step for 50001 Ready companies, including JLG, to:

• Cut operational costs
• Achieve continual operational improvement
• Improve risk management
• Stay competitive in the workplace