The company capitalized on an opportunity to complement its already successful boom range with the acquisition of Economy Engineering – a leading manufacturer of self-propelled scissor lifts and ground entry …
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Snorkel introduces the UNO articulated boom lift
Prior to founding Snorkel, Art had an idea for a plant maintenance machine. He made this a reality at Snorkel, launching the UNO articulated boom lift in 1986. This became …
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Snorkel enters the construction / industrial market
Snorkel entered the construction and industrial market with their first telescopic boom lifts in 1977. The Snorkel TB-42 and TB-42P featured aluminum upper booms and platforms – a first in …
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Snorkel sold to ATO Inc.
Snorkel was sold to ATO Inc., which later became Figgie International which was a Fortune 500 Company.
Snorkel founded by Art Moore in the USA
Snorkel was founded by Art Moore in the USA, and remained a privately-owned business until 1971.