Key Takeaways
- The JLG Kick the Tires equipment road show arrives in Midland/Odessa on May 13, 2026, with ABC South Texas members receiving priority access through ABC’s Strategic Partnership with JLG Industries
- Equipment choices on boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers directly impact margin, productivity, and safety on South Texas commercial, industrial, and energy jobs
- Full agenda includes registration, Product Insights briefing, lunch networking, hands-on Machine Open House, and evening social at Shack in the Back
- This invite-only event delivers direct access to JLG experts who can address specific project and fleet questions
Why This Road Show Matters to Your Bottom Line
Every lift decision—purchase, rental, or spec—shows up later in your margins, productivity stats, and safety records. South Texas contractors working from Corpus Christi to Laredo and reaching into the Permian Basin rely on aerial lifts and telehandlers daily. Spec sheets don’t tell you how controls respond or how platforms handle real terrain. The Midland/Odessa stop condenses months of research into a single day, during which decision-makers and field supervisors test current-generation JLG models side by side.Who JLG Is—and Why ABC South Texas Trusts Them
JLG, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has led the aerial work platform industry since designing the first JLG lift in 1970. ABC maintains a Strategic Partnership with JLG Inc, giving members inside access to product knowledge, training, and invite-only events like this road show. This partnership supports merit shop contractors with tools and relationships that help them win work and deliver it safely.Event Overview and Schedule
The event runs on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Those attending will experience:- 11:00–11:30 AM: Registration and kick-off with JLG regional reps
- 11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Product Insights session on new features and applications
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch networking
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Machine Open House—hands-on testing of boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers
- 5:00–8:00 PM: Social event at Shack in the Back
