Petersen Industries was founded by John Petersen over 65 years ago with the production of a knuckle boom loader designed for harvesting Florida citrus. Petersen’s journey into waste collection began in 1973 when a local municipality, Lakeland, FL, requested that we mount one of our loaders on a truck chassis for collecting bulky waste items. This innovation marked the creation of the first purpose-built grapple truck for bulky municipal solid waste. Since then, our model “Lightning Loader” has become synonymous with grapple trucks across the United States. At Petersen Industries, our mission is to help cities and counties maintain clean and hazardfree environments by providing top-quality equipment for the safe and efficient collection and disposal of bulky waste—defined as any item that does not fit into a standard automated rollout container. What sets Petersen Industries apart is our unwavering focus on the intended use of our products. Over 90% of our components—apart from a few purchased items—are designed, machined, and manufactured in-house at our 80,000 sq. ft manufacturing plant located on 60 acres in Lake Wales, FL. This includes most hydraulic cylinders, pins, bushings, and everything in between, allowing us to maintain control over both quality and delivery. We are not reliant on external manufacturers, including those overseas, for components needed by our customers. In addition to offering parts for our new products, we ensure that the right parts are readily available for customers in the field. Our commitment to providing exceptional service after the sale is the primary reason our customers consistently choose Petersen Lightning Loaders.
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