JLG Industries Inc. has been named a 2008 Cat Rental Store preferred vendor. Each year, Caterpillar reviews and selects companies based on a review of their products features and benefits, product support capabilities, training and distribution capabilities and Cat dealer satisfaction survey performance.

Jim Grasse, Global Allied Products program manager of Caterpillar Inc., said, “ At the end of the process, we feel that we have selected 45 preferred vendors that embody our vision of Partnering with the Best.”

“We are pleased to once again be named to the Cat Rental Store Preferred Vendor list,” said Craig Paylor, president of JLG Industries Inc. “Our long-term partnership with Caterpillar provides JLG the opportunity to offer Cat Rental Stores worldwide with quality aerial equipment products and services. This selection mirrors JLG’s vision to partner with world-class manufacturers.”