Challenges JLG Industries, Inc., a leader in access equipment, faced challenges with translating their Operation & Safety manuals into 37 languages. The process was laborious, costly, and inefficient, involving many manual steps and unconnected tools, leading to duplication and high costs.


JLG Industries transformed their translation process with Arbortext and Windchill, achieving remarkable efficiency. By automating and streamlining operations, they reduced manual steps from 15 to 3 and cut translation costs by half. This innovation not only saved 1,500-2,000 hours annually but also enhanced customer satisfaction significantly. The integration of these tools allowed for a single-entry, multi-language translation system, ensuring that each technical manual is up-to-date and available in 37 languages, ready to accompany JLG’s world-class access equipment.