Grapple Trucks - Petersen Industries, Inc. Home of the PETERSEN LIGHTNING LOADER grapple truck for municipal bulky trash collection

In 1957 John E. Petersen introduced the first Lightning Loader for picking up bulk citrus fruit. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Lightning Loader product line. Thanks to all who came out to our sweltering event. We appreciate your support.


Duffy being awarded for 37 years	Marsha Kincaid and Mary Ruth Wilson	Jimmy Tillman, John Kregel, and Vita Petersen Hinshaw

Marsha, Darla, and Vicky	Vita Petersen Hinshaw, Betty Petersen Levy, and Bill Weber	The Amick's

Bob Stanton from Polk County Fleet, and Mary Ruth	Holly from Sunstate International	Ben Hill Griffin II

City of Bartow	Howard Wiggs and Vicky	City of Boca Raton

Roper Growers	City of Altamonte Springs	City of Bartow

City of Bartow	City of Bartow	City of Bartow

Paul Lussier, former PI salesman, now Ringpower	Paul Lussier	City of Bartow

City of Bartow	Darryl Stewart with City of Bartow	City of Bartow and Blair Petersen
	For employee awards pics click here...
City of Bartow		Rodeo winners, all from Altamonte: 1st place Richard Acosta, 2nd place Daniel Bennet, 3rd place Robert Bolger

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