Congratulations to Roy Applequist (Great Plains Manufacturing) and Al McQuinn (Ag-Chem Equipment) for their induction to the AEM Hall of Fame for 2024.
Since 2008, the AEM Hall of Fame has honored pioneering individuals who have invented, managed, built and led the off-road equipment industry. Individually and collectively they represent some of the best, brightest and most influential minds in the history of the off-road equipment industry.
By honoring these individuals, the AEM Hall of Fame also strives to instill a deeper public understanding and appreciation for the continuing role of our industry in global business success and continued growth for our unparalleled standard of living.
The AEM Hall of Fame accepts nominations year-round through our online nomination form. Please honor those who have risen to the elite of our industry with a nomination to the AEM Hall of Fame.
Nomination Process
Inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame should exemplify key guiding principles:
- Innovation
- Industry Contributions
- Leadership
- Corporate Citizenship/Social Responsibility
For more information about AEM Hall of Fame or the nomination process, email or call Mary Stratton at 414-274-0677.
Looking for some tips? Read How to Submit a Better AEM Hall of Fame Nomination.
Hall of Famers
1946
Founder and Former President and CEO
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Inducted 2024
E.G. Melroe and the Melroe Family
1892 - 1955
Founder
Melroe Manufacturing & Bobcat Company
Inducted 2014
1912 - 2003
Vice President, Construction Equipment Engineering
Case Construction Equipment
Inducted 2011
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1911 - 2001
Corporate Director & Vice President, Engineering
Clark Equipment
Inducted 1993
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