AEM Continues Cross-Country Tour
BY AsphaltPro Staff
As part of its Manufacturing Express national tour, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) stopped at the compact track loader production facility for Takeuchi-US in Moore, South Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024.
AEM advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 members, representing over 200 product lines, to urge elected officials to champion policies that create a globally competitive business environment, rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, open up foreign markets for equipment manufacturers in the United States, better prepare the next generation of America’s workforce, and keep the U.S. economy strong. The “AEM Manufacturing Express” is developed and executed by AEM to proudly display the equipment manufacturing industry’s commitment to building communities through family-sustaining jobs, education, environmental stewardship, and strong economies. To that end, Takeuchi and AEM had some special guests at the August event.
Congressman William Timmons spoke during the 43rd stop on the AEM Manufacturing Express tour at the Takeuchi-US production facility in Moore, South Carolina.
Congressman William Timmons, 4th District, South Carolina spoke at the event, noting the importance of manufacturing in Spartanburg County and thanking Takeuchi-US for putting its faith in the Moore community by locating its compact track loader production facility there two years ago. Several other dignitaries were also on hand for the festivities, including:
- David Britt, Spartanburg (SC) County Council Vice-Chairman
- Allen Smith, President & CEO, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
- Kyle Sox, VP of Industrial Development, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
- Katherine O’Neill, Chief Economic Development Officer, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
- Dwayne Hatchett, Director of Existing Industries, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
- Cole Alverson, Administrator, Spartanburg County
- Carter Smith, Advisor, OneSpartanburg Inc.
AEM recognized Takeuchi-US and its employees as industry leaders for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry. At the event, Takeuchi-US also celebrated the production of its 10,000th compact track loader, a TL12 model, at the Moore facility, which opened in September 2022. Takeuchi’s employees signed the interior of the TL12’s rear cover, and soon, this unique, one-of-a-kind 10,000th machine will be delivered to a Takeuchi customer.
Takeuchi-US was the 43rd stop on the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which will visit 80 manufacturers across 20 states. The tour showcases the cutting-edge technology and innovations that power modern equipment, as well as the innovative technologies, processes, people and products revolutionizing this industry across America.
For this month’s paving-related product gallery, let’s take a look at not only the compact loaders that help out around a job site, but also the paving equipment and services that keep you building our nation’s infrastructure throughout the busy end-of-season.
Check out the rest of the October 2024 Product Gallery at the links below:
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Product Gallery: Dynapac Expands Dealer Network with Century Equipment Partnership
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