We are proud to partner with transit agencies like Metro Transit and their incredible teams that keep communities around the country connected, mile after mile. This story about Jayne Arendt-Verhelst is a testament to the tenacious kindness and tough-minded optimism that so many of our partners embody day in and day out. Do you have a hometown hero story for GILLIG? We would love to celebrate our partners and their teams that drive America forward. https://lnkd.in/gYsHABCB #GILLIG #kindness #toughmindedoptimism #busdrivers #publictransitmatters #mobilityforall #qualityoflife #busesmakeadifference #walkamileintheirshoes #kindnessmatters #GILLIGbuses #METROtransit #minneapolis
About us
GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. We offer a portfolio of clean energy propulsions ranging from battery electric and diesel to natural gas and hybrid electric, all designed on the proven GILLIG Low Floor platform to maximize fleet commonality. Since 1890, our dedicated employees have been supporting customers and delivering on promises to improve the quality of life through transformative mass transit solutions. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built by American workers in Livermore, California, who are committed to building and supporting the safest and most reliable transit buses in the United States. GILLIG buses are known for their unmatched quality and have earned their reputation as the lowest-cost buses to maintain and operate. Our products help reduce congestion, contribute to a cleaner environment, and provide mobility to all. GILLIG is also proud to create American jobs and recycle tax dollars back into the community to further support public transportation. Further information about GILLIG can be found at www.gillig.com.
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http://www.gillig.com
External link for GILLIG
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Livermore, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1890
- Specialties
- heavy-duty transit buses
Locations
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Primary
451 Discovery Drive
Livermore, CA 94551, US
Employees at GILLIG
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Michael Katten
Technical Publications and Business Operations Lead | Taking On Large-Scale Change Through Startup & Fast-Growth Cycles | Programs, Metrics, Systems,…
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Doug Jalving
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Eric Gookins
Transformational Data Leader | Head of Data & Analytics | Driving Strategic Growth through Data-Driven Insights
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Susan Otterson, MBA
Technical Editor at GILLIG
Updates
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With a goal to have a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040, TriMet is taking charge of their sustainability goals with the addition of 24 new, latest generation GILLIG Battery Electric Buses, all powered by 100% renewable energy. These new buses will help keep Portland connected while paving the way towards a greener, more sustainable future for the city! Learn more about Tri-Met's goals and their newest zero-emission buses here: https://lnkd.in/gneEhQj5 #GILLIG #GILLIGBatteryElectric #ZeroEmissionBus #TriMet #Sustainability #SustainableTransit #RenewableEnergy #DrivingAmericaForward #GreenTransit #PublicTransitMatters #GreenMobility #ZEB
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GILLIG is proud to partner with more than 48 communities through the FTA's 2024 Low-No Emissions grant program. As William Fay Jr., GILLIG's VP of Sales, shares -- this funding empowers our customers as together we drive America forward and provide accessible, sustainable, and practical transit solutions across our nation. Learn more about this year's awards and GILLIG's flexibility to fit every fleet with our low and zero emissions products: https://lnkd.in/gPTMgdQY #GILLIG #GILLIGBatteryElectric #LowNoFunding #FTA #BusMonth #Zeroemissionstransit #sustainabletransit #sustainablebus #lowemissions #GILLIGH2Bus #GILLIGHydrogenFuelCell #BEB #ZEB
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GILLIG is proud to partner with more than 48 communities through the FTA's 2024 Low-No Emissions grant program, representing 65% of all awards for heavy-duty transit vehicles. These partnerships underscore our dedication to providing sustainable transit solutions and driving the transition to low and zero-emission buses across the nation. Learn more about these significant collaborations and the $1.5 billion in FTA funding supporting the future of clean-energy public transit in America: https://lnkd.in/gPTMgdQY
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GILLIG was honored to welcome top officials from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and representatives from state and local government for a tour of our Livermore, CA facility and a roundtable discussion. The visit included esteemed leaders like APTA President & CEO Paul Skoutelas, APTA Chair Michele Wong-Krause, Chair of the Bus Manufacturing Task Force and President of the Chicago Transit Authority Dorval R. Carter, Jr., City of Livermore Mayor John Marchand, and officials representing Senator Laphonza Butler and Congressman Eric Swalwell. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant tour showcased our dedication to producing American-built, high-quality, and reliable transit buses. The subsequent roundtable discussion focused on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the current state of American public transit, and GILLIG's leadership in zero-emissions solutions. This visit underscored the critical role GILLIG plays in advancing public transportation and supporting economic growth. We are proud to continue our efforts in building safe, sustainable, reliable, American-built transit solutions for communities across the nation. Read more about this exciting visit: https://lnkd.in/gEWqemsr #GILLIG #APTA #AmericanPublicTransportationAssociation #AmericanBuilt #StrongerTransitStrongerAmerica #SustainableTransit #ZeroEmissions #BipartisanInfrastructureBill #EconomicGrowth #AmericanManufacturing #CleanTech Bus: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Photography: Cathy Breslow
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 GILLIG proudly celebrates our nation's Independence Day! Enjoy a safe and joyful holiday, and here's to the freedom that drives us all forward! #GILLIG #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #AmericanBuilt #GILLIGBatteryElectricBus #ZeroEmissionBuses #AmericanTransit #July4th2024 #LetFreedomRing
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Join us in celebrating #DumpThePumpDay! By choosing public transit, you can save money on gas, reduce wear and tear on your vehicle, and avoid parking fees. Plus, you'll help reduce congestion and protect the environment. At GILLIG, we're dedicated to improving the quality of life through our transformational mass transit solutions. Ride public transit today and every day for a better tomorrow. #rideGILLIG #AmericanBuilt #ZeroEmissionBus #publictransitmatters #transformationalmasstransit #ZEB #lownoemissions #onerideatatime
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Welcome to our 2024 Summer Hires and Interns! We've kicked off our annual summer hires program and have welcomed a fantastic group of college students to the GILLIG family. This program is designed to give them valuable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of bus manufacturing and the business world. Throughout the summer, they'll be working alongside our team, learning the ins and outs of the industry, and contributing to our mission of building the safest and most reliable transit buses on the road. #GILLIGSummerHires #GILLIGInterns #AmericanBuilt #FutureLeaders #BusManufacturing #ZeroEmissionBuses #NextGenerationLeaders
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Are you at IPMI 2024 Expo? Javier Hernandez, Jr and Tyler Davis and Puneet Sehgal are there to introduce you to GILLIG's newest Battery Electric Bus, courtesy of our valued partner, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Visit us at Booth #737! #IPMI2024 #GILLIG #BatteryElectricBus #GoVols #UniversityTransit #AirportTransit #MobilityMatters
A Big Thank You to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville team for allowing us to display their beautiful new Battery Electric Bus this week at IPMI. #GoVols #GILLIG #AmericanMade
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Visit our team at the 2024 International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Expo in Booth #737 and see our brand-new University of Tennessee, Knoxville Battery Electric Bus on display. Discover why GILLIG is America's trusted name in transit solutions! #IPMI2024 #MobilityMatters #GILLIG #AmericanBuilt #Tradeshow #TransitExpo #TransitSolutions #BatteryElectricBus #HydrogenFuelCellBus #ZeroEmissionsBus #GoFurtherwithGILLIG
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