The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is on a cross-country mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of American manufacturing. Their Manufacturing Express bus tour, a 15,000-mile journey spanning 22 states and 85 communities, made a recent stop at Trimble in Dayton, Ohio, highlighting the vital role of the industry.
While expressing gratitude to the 2.3 million men and women in the equipment manufacturing industry is a key goal, the tour aims to achieve much more. Kip Eideberg, AEM's Senior Vice President, emphasized the tour's three-pronged approach:
- Thank You - Acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the industry's workforce, particularly the 153,000 employed in Ohio.
- Educate - Raising awareness about the industry's significant impact on local and national economies, even showcasing how everyday activities rely on the equipment they build.
- Advocate - Promoting pro-manufacturing policies through the "I Make America" campaign, urging elected officials to support initiatives like infrastructure investment, broadband deployment, and workforce training.
Trimble, a provider of technology solutions for construction and other industries, hosted the AEM tour.
Cyndee Hoagland, Trimble's Senior Vice President, spoke about the company's commitment to innovation and its employees' dedication. Eideberg highlighted Trimble's crucial role in providing the technology that powers modern equipment, connecting the dots between suppliers, technology providers, and OEMs.
The tour serves as a reminder of the importance of the equipment manufacturing industry to America's economy and way of life. Through interactive challenges, the "I Make America" campaign, and community engagement, AEM aims to bring this message to the forefront while honoring the men and women who build, feed, and power the world.
For more details about the tour, visit manufacturingexpress.org.
