Heil Environmental Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Dover Industries,[1] is a manufacturer of various types of garbage and recycling trucks. The company has dealerships in 28 countries around the world.[2]
History edit
The company, originally named the Heil Rail Joint Welding Co., was founded in 1901 by Julius P. Heil in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The early company specialized in using the then-new technology of electrical welding to manufacture street car rails, tanks, and truck bodies.[3]
Heil is currently based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Dover Corporation, Our Companies". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Heil dealer locator page". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Heil history". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "Heil, About Us". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
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