Driving the Future of Refuse & Recycling Collection with Advanced Manufacturing

October 23, 2025

At McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, we know that refuse and recycling collection is one of the most demanding industries. Every day, operators rely on their trucks to perform in challenging conditions with no room for downtime. That’s why we’re focused on delivering reliable, high-quality refuse and recycling collection solutions that keep your operations moving.

Innovation That Protects People and Enhances Quality

Safety, quality and efficiency are the core of advanced manufacturing at McNeilus. Our high flow lines integrate ergonomic solutions and automated systems to help control risks for team members while delivering product consistency and efficiency. McNeilus first launched its rear loader high flow line in 2023 and announced its side loader high flow line in May 2025 in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Additionally, the McNeilus^® Volterra™ electric side loaders and front loaders built in Murfreesboro, Tennessee are manufactured on state-of-the-art high flow lines.

By embracing Industry 4.0 principles from data-driven decision-making to smart manufacturing systems, McNeilus is building vehicles with few defects, outstanding durability, and high confidence for customers across the country.

Promoting Safety, Quality, and Uptime

We understand that safety and uptime aren’t just priorities; they’re essential to success. Advanced manufacturing practices allow McNeilus to:

Promote Safety – Automated systems and ergonomic workstations help control risks for our team members, while delivering products designed with operator safety in mind.
Drive Quality – Precision-driven processes, connected torque monitoring tools and rigorous quality checks help ensure that every truck meets the highest standards before it reaches your community.
Maximize Uptime – With consistent builds and streamlined production, McNeilus trucks are engineered to minimize service needs and keep operators on route, day after day.
Promote Long Lifespan – Advanced manufacturing at McNeilus helps boost product quality and production efficiency, supporting a long lifespan for vehicles.

By employing these advanced flow line techniques, each McNeilus refuse and recycling truck is manufactured with longevity and quality in mind.

A Legacy of Innovation

For decades, McNeilus has been a trusted partner to the refuse and recycling industry. Our history of innovation whether in refuse body design, hydraulics, controls, or service support, continues today in our manufacturing practices.

We’re not just building trucks; we’re building solutions that evolve to serve the rapidly changing refuse and recycling industry. From sustainability initiatives to new product configurations, the McNeilus team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and developing technology that moves the industry forward.

As part of the Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) portfolio, McNeilus is connected to a global leader in purpose-built technology and equipment. This connection allows McNeilus to share in breakthrough innovations across the enterprise whether it’s automation, intelligent solutions, or electrification and apply them to the refuse and recycling collection industry. Together, we’re driving continuous improvement and setting the pace for what’s next in manufacturing.

Oshkosh Corporation’s culture of innovation and people first approach fuels McNeilus’ ability to reimagine how trucks are built, delivering advanced products that serve communities.

Our Commitment to You

The refuse and recycling industry is essential to healthy, thriving communities, and McNeilus is proud to support it with products, technology and practices rooted in safety, quality and reliability. Through advanced manufacturing, McNeilus is driving a strong foundation for the future - one that ensures every McNeilus truck and technology delivers the uptime and performance customers expect for the communities who depend on it.

Ready to see innovation in action? Find a McNeilus dealer near you and discover how advanced manufacturing makes a difference in every truck we design and build.

About McNeilus

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is a refuse and recycling collection vehicle innovator with leading advancements in electrification, intelligent products, active safety and advanced manufacturing. Product offerings include an expansive lineup of front loaders, rear loaders and side loaders, including EV solutions. McNeilus provides OEM parts and also partners with top equipment dealers across North America to provide best-in-class support and access to service and parts close to home. For more information, visit https://mcneilusgarbagetrucks.com/.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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