JLG Industries Names Donald F. Roy to Lead Global Manufacturing Operations
McConnellsburg, Penn., January 20, 2009 -- JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK], announced today that Donald F. Roy has been appointed to the role of senior vice president - Manufacturing. In this role, Roy will be responsible for leading JLG operations and lean initiatives, as well as, developing and executing JLG's global manufacturing strategy.
"Don brings a wealth of experience in global manufacturing best practices, six sigma, lean, supply chain, materials management and production planning," said Craig Paylor, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of JLG Industries. "Don will ensure that our operations continue to provide a strategic business advantage by generating world-class customer satisfaction with exceptional product quality, optimizing facility utilization, and driving both lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout our operations."
Roy will report directly to Mr. Paylor, Most recently, Roy served as vice president of operations for the Trane Residential Air Conditioning Division, a $2 billion division of Ingersoll Rand, where Roy was instrumental in aligning the organizational structure with its overall strategy. Prior to joining Trane, Roy spent 27 years with General Electric, where he developed significant expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, facility optimization and project management, and directed international assignments in Norway, Canada and startup operations in China.
Roy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He has also completed formal training in the areas of executive management, materials management, lean six sigma, manufacturing engineering and shop operations.
About JLG Industries, Inc.
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 services and accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., log onto the company website: www.jlg.com
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline(TM), SMIT(TM), Geesink(TM), Norba(TM), Kiggen(TM), CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount.
For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
Contact:
Jeff Ford,
Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications
(240) 420-8745;
jdford@jlg.com
