McLaughlin Body Company was established in 1902 by the Mississippi River and has been developing, creating, and evolving to production and manufacturing to meet demand ever since. Through both WWI and WWII, McLaughlin developed and produced the first Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) for the International Harvester’s Farmall company and diversified into a wider array of heavy equipment markets with a now seamless extension of many prominent original equipment manufacturers. The history of developing and delivering ROPS/OPS comfort, safety, and reliability for operator-controlled work equipment, military vehicles, and agricultural machinery continues to thrive today.
McLaughlin Body Company also thrives to be acutely aware of the efficient use of resources, recycling and emissions reduction to actively engage in responsible environmental sustainability. Originally positioned on the United States’s largest river, the environmental impact focus of overall environmental responsibility has always been at the forefront of company ideals and objectives.
McLaughlin makes it a priority to efficiently reuse resources, primarily with the collecting, recycling, and reusing the metal, chemicals, and products from the processes of producing equipment. This focus on environmental sustainability also furthered the move to powder coat from a wet coat spray, which significantly reduces emissions because of the lack of solvents used in the powder coating process. Usage of robotic welders also enables electricity within the production process to be conserved responsibly. Through awareness, continuous improvement, and a focus on making the right decisions, McLaughlin keeps sustainability and environmental safety at the helm.
The McLaughlin Body Company designs, produces, and supplies the United States with operator protection systems such as cabs, ROPS/OPS, vehicular enclosures, and various components for agriculture, construction, and military heavy equipment uses. McLaughlin is now hiring for many various positions. The positions available do require skill; however, McLaughlin expresses the willingness to train candidates with the skills necessary to excel.