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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Dover Corporation, Our Companies". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  2. ^ "Heil dealer locator page". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  3. ^ "Heil history". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  4. ^ "Heil, About Us". Retrieved 2009-12-12.
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