Fort Payne, AL (March 12, 2024) – The Heil Co., a brand within the Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), proudly announced its donation of $2,700 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in partnership with local radio station, WQSB. The Dover Foundation, the philanthropic arm of ESG’s parent company, Dover Corporation, announced their contribution of $2,300, bringing the total donation to $5,000. This contribution directly supports St. Jude’s mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. 

Aligned with ESG’s commitment to ‘Improving Lives,’ this initiative reflects the group’s dedication to making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. ESG champions volunteerism among its team members and provides monetary support to enhance the health and quality of life for its employees and communities.  

“At ESG, we’re committed to expanding our reach, and the fundraising efforts at Heil prove generous spirits extend across all of our brands, showing our team members’ passion for improving lives,” said Pat Carroll, President of ESG. “We operate with a clearly defined vision, mission, and set of core values across the board. Donations to organizations like St. Jude highlight those values.” 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is committed to ensuring that every child with cancer and other catastrophic diseases has access to quality care and treatment no matter their location or ability to pay. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the hospital ensures that families never receive a bill for housing, care, or travel.  

WQSB, a radio station licensed to serve Albertville, Alabama, broadcasts from Gadsden, Alabama to Fort Payne, Alabama. The country station has hosted an annual St. Jude radiothon for over ten years, raising thousands of dollars for the children’s hospital. This year, representatives from WQSB visited the Heil plant ahead of their radiothon to collect donations, providing Heil team members with an opportunity to contribute to improving lives in their local community.  

ESG takes pride in the significant impact its teams have made within the community. In 2023 alone, ESG is honored to have donated more than $50,000 to local nonprofits, further assisting organizations who share their mission of improving lives. ESG is profoundly grateful to those who selflessly give of their time and effort to help others and remains committed to supporting causes through volunteer participation and monetary donations.  

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 Group 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.