Unique Celebration Took Place at Haulotte Group | BilJax

Haulotte Group | BilJax celebrated 50 years of an employee’s dedicated service with the company.

Paul Lovejoy, from Archbold Ohio, achieved a milestone many people never reach. Paul celebrated 50 years of service at the Haulotte Group | BilJax manufacturing facility in Archbold, Ohio. The manufacturer produces a line of premium scaffolding and aerial work platforms.

Paul was hired November 9, 1959 as a general laborer. He spent his first years as a member of the paint department. Since then, he has held numerous positions including shipping and receiving, scaffold and aerial work platform fabrication, and participated as a team leader. His experience has helped each department develop better practices.

A company-wide party was held in honor of this momentous occasion. Paul was given gifts from the company to show their appreciation of his dedication and service over the years. Fellow coworkers and friends also showed their thanks with personal gifts and words of appreciation. A personal message from Haulotte Group Headquarters in France was delivered by the Haulotte Group CEO, Alexandre Saubot. Saubot thanked Mr. Lovejoy for his loyalty and continued dedication to the growing company.

Paul is representation of Haulotte Group | BilJax’s dedication and commitment to the customer and providing them with the highest quality products. “Fifty years working and especially fifty years with the same company is a great achievement. Mr. Lovejoy’s dedication to our company and responsibilities should set an example for each of us,” said Alexandre Saubot.

This is the most challenging time for this industry due to the economic conditions. Haulotte Group | BilJax has proclaimed their dedication to the customer and quality products. “Customer loyalty is very important and our dedication to them should be our first priority,” said Saubot.

From left: Lyle Fogerty, industrial manager; Paul Lovejoy, and Jeff Ott, North American zone manager.