Genie Industries was founded in 1966 by Bud Bushnell, who introduced the Genie® Hoist, a portable pneumatic material lift. The company quickly expanded its product line to include various types of aerial work platforms. Genie Industries, known to us as GENIE, is a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material handling equipment. The company is well-known for its production of lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers, which are widely used in construction, maintenance, and industrial applications.