AEM’s largest engagement initiative continues to gain momentum during week 13 of the AEM Manufacturing Express bus tour. As the tour continues its journey home through the Midwest, the final month of the association’s national tour is shaping up to be the most successful and memorable one yet.
AEM staff travelled to Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio this past week, visiting AEM member companies LBX Company, Grote Industries, Trimble, Cummins, and Sullivan-Palatek to continue celebrating the equipment manufacturing industry and it’s 2.3 million dedicated employees.
Last week Thursday the AEM Manufacturing Express headed to Lexington, Kentucky to visit LBX, greeted by sunny weather and picturesque scenery. The event was hosted at LBX Company’s Customer Experience Center and saw one hundred employees attend to play the Manufacturing Challenge game and celebrate Kentucky’s commitment to equipment manufacturing.
LBX has a longstanding history of giving back to its local community, giving to programs in their area including the American Heart Association, Kentucky Blood Center, Special Olympics Kentucky, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Yes, Mamm! Program. The company’s values are evident in their work, as they strive to enhance the quality of life and make a positive impact in Kentucky.
Check out some photos from the event at LBX below, or visit the AEM Manufacturing Express Flickr gallery
Rolling into Madison, Indiana on Friday, AEM travelled to Grote Industries for an event with hundreds of employees and their families. The company has a large presence in the state; it employs over 500 residents in the local area and makes a concerted effort to source what supplies they can locally.
Grote Industries is also involved in bolstering the local manufacturing workforce, hosting students from surrounding collegiate schools in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio for their spring, summer, and fall internship programs. The company’s impact on the local area is apparent, and its dedication to uplifting Indiana will continue for years to come.
Check out some photos from the event at Grote Industries below, or visit the AEM Manufacturing Express Flickr gallery
The AEM Manufacturing Express then made its way to Trimble’s facility in Dayton, Ohio, a city renowned for its robust workforce that has propelled American technology and innovation to new heights.
Vice President of Global Operations for Trible Scott Meyerhoeffer reflected on the lasting impact of their work in Ohio and beyond: "Trimble’s solutions help the everyday operator," he said. "We hear stories daily of how our technology makes a difference—from small businesses boosting output to entry-level operators becoming top surveyors." Trimble’s technology not only helps businesses grow but also provides workers with valuable skills, contributing to the future of the industry.
Check out some photos from the event at Trimble below, or visit the AEM Manufacturing Express Flickr gallery
Stormy weather could not keep the excitement away from AEM’s Tuesday visit to Cummins. Morning clouds parted to make way for beautiful sunny skies as company leaders, local officials and manufacturing employees all came together to honor the incredible work done here at Cummins to keep our world moving.
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon and members of Members of the Columbus City Council attended the event. “It’s so great to see 105 years of history here in Columbus,” Mayor Ferdon said, “Cummins is so important to the success of our city and makes it a great place to live, work, and grow your family”.
Check out some photos from the event at Cummins below, or visit the AEM Manufacturing Express Flickr gallery
Roughly 175 employees and 50 guests joined Sullivan-Palatek President and CEO Bruce McFee and Michigan City, Ind. Mayor Angie Nelson Deutich for a morning spent celebrating the equipment manufacturing industry and its impact on the Midwest.
Sullivan-Palatek is one of several companies that manufacture air compressors in the area, which is known as the compressor manufacturing hub of the United States. Employees spent a couple of hours enjoying each other's company at a cookout where they played games and benefitted from sunny warm weather.
Check out some photos from the event at Sullivan-Palatek below, or visit the AEM Manufacturing Express Flickr gallery
In the coming week, the bus will make its way back through the Midwest, stopping in Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois, before making its way back to Wisconsin to finish off the tour.
About the AEM Manufacturing Express
The most ambitious and impactful public engagement initiative in AEM’s 130-year history, the AEM Manufacturing Express is an interactive mobile tour that will cover 20 states and make stops at more than 80 equipment manufacturers’ facilities in the Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic, and states around the Great Lakes this summer and into the fall. Stay in the know on all things AEM Manufacturing Express by visiting www.manufacturingexpress.org.
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