Heil marks 125 years of excellence, innovation, and leadership in refuse collection solutions.

Fort Payne, AL– January 2026 – The Heil Company, part of Environmental Solutions, a segment of Terex, proudly marks its 125th anniversary. Heil is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of refuse collection vehicles, it celebrates a legacy of innovation, quality, and service that began in 1901. From its humble beginnings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to its current headquarters in Fort Payne, Alabama, Heil has transformed the waste industry through groundbreaking technologies and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Founded by Julius P. Heil, a German immigrant and pioneer in electric welding, the company started as the Heil Rail Joint Welding Co., applying cutting-edge welding techniques to streetcar rails. By 1906, Heil expanded into truck bodies and tanks, setting the stage for a century of industry leadership. In the early 1900s, Heil built its first garbage truck bodies for the City of Milwaukee, and by the 1930s, Heil trucks were serving hundreds of American cities.

Over the decades, Heil introduced numerous industry firsts, including the world’s first electrically welded compartmental tank and the first stainless steel milk tank truck (1927), and the first aluminum transport trucks for oil (1929). Heil manufactured military refueling equipment during World War II, earning multiple awards for excellence, and post-war innovations such as molded fiberglass transports (1955) and all-nickel trailers (1964).

Heil’s growth continued through strategic expansions and relocations, establishing its flagship manufacturing facility in Fort Payne, Alabama in 1971. Today, Heil is part of Terex Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group, serving customers in over 150 countries with advanced refuse collection technologies, including the industry’s first all-electric automated side loader.

“For 125 years, Heil has stood for integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction,” said Pat Carroll, President of Environmental Solutions. “This milestone is not just a celebration of our past, it’s a commitment to shaping the future of sustainable waste collection.”

As Heil celebrates 125 years of excellence, the company remains focused on the future, continuing to deliver unmatched customer service and support. Heil’s dedicated team members are the backbone of its success, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Innovation will continue to drive Heil forward. Heil is investing in technologies that help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably. These advancements, combined with Heil’s passionate workforce and skilled experts, position the company to lead the industry for decades to come.

Heil has been a leader in refuse collection for more than a century and will continue to drive innovation for decades to come.

About Heil

Established in 1901, Heil® is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of ultra-durable, high productivity, custom-configured garbage trucks and automation solutions that help customers achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Their refuse collection bodies include a wide variety of front loaders, side loaders, and rear loaders. Heil bodies are known throughout the waste industry as being legendary for productivity, long life, ease of maintenance, and operator safety. Heil® is a part of the Environmental Solutions family of companies serving the waste industry. Heil has a nationwide network of more than 40 dealers in over 60 locations across the United States. They are proud to be a leader in customer service and provide world-class training, and after-the-sale support. For more information about Heil, visit www.heil.com, or follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.

About Environmental Solutions:

Environmental Solutions (“ES”) encompasses industry-leading brands, such as Heil®, Terex® Utilities, Terex® Services, 3rd Eye®, Soft-Pak®, Parts Central®, Marathon® Equipment, Bayne Thinline®, and The Curotto-Can® to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the environmental, utilities, and transportation industries. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ES is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products, innovative technology, and world-class support. For more information about Environmental Solutions, visit Terexesg.com, the ESG Facebook page, or the ESG LinkedIn page.

Environmental Solutions Contact:
Jessica Coco
[email protected]
423-653-5191