By: I Make America TeamJune 22, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finally published its rule governing lighting and marking for agricultural equipment on Wednesday after almost four full years of deliberation. The rule, which adopts the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) standard as a new national minimum standard, can be found here. In the rule, the DOT […]
By: I Make America TeamJune 22, 2016
Check out AEM’s June Ag Executive Advisor for the latest in agriculture issues, data and AEM initiatives. Highlights include: Seed treatment lawsuit moves forward Spray drift control – AEM Member/EPA Demo Day Agrievolution statistics program offers global data Global ag climate at 2014 levels North American ag braking requirements REACH Regulations: Are you rolling the […]
By: I Make America TeamJune 19, 2016
I Make America joined ATS Specialized Training last Friday to celebrate the grand opening of a new $2 million training facility on its Sun Prairie, Wisconsin campus. ATS, which trains operators on a variety of cranes, wheel loaders and other heavy equipment produced by AEM members, welcomed IMA and members of the community for a […]
By: I Make America TeamJune 7, 2016
Manufacturing is critical to the health of both Illinois and the entire United States, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said Monday during a special “I Make America” event at Woods Equipment in Oregon, Illinois. Rauner joined Jerry Johnson, AEM director and president farm ranch and agriculture division, Blount International, at the company’s Illinois campus, where he […]
By: I Make America TeamJune 2, 2016
The I Make America campaign made its first-ever stop at a Caterpillar, Inc. facility, stopping at CAT’s Lafayette, Indiana factory for a pre-Memorial Day event. Caterpillar hosted an all-day event on the importance of voting this election season, and graciously included I Make America as part of that day’s activities. CAT workers had a chance […]
By: I Make America TeamMay 19, 2016
The I Make America campaign made two more stops in early May at AEM member companies in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Volvo CE North America hosted I Make America for a sign-up event on May 6 to coincide with its sales and marketing meetings. Rainy weather couldn’t keep Volvo employees from visiting the I Make America […]
By: I Make America TeamMay 5, 2016
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited AEM headquarters on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion with area AEM members and other manufacturing leaders. Walker joined manufacturing leaders from across the state and across various sectors to share his thoughts about the importance of manufacturing for Wisconsin, and describe the steps he’s sought to take as governor to […]
By: I Make America TeamMay 3, 2016
The I Make America tour made its first stop in Wisconsin and its second of the year at an event last Monday at HUSCO International, Inc. in Waukesha, Wisconsin. HUSCO CEO and AEM Director Austin Ramirez welcomed state elected officials and AEM leaders to the company’s facilities and spoke to HUSCO employees about the importance […]
By: I Make America TeamApril 5, 2016
An April snowstorm. Opening Day at the Brewers. Presidential candidates crisscrossing the state. These rites of spring seem as essential as cheese and bratwurst to residents of Wisconsin. We at AEM also know full well how equipment manufacturing serves as an anchor for the state’s economy, which is why we’re fighting to make our members’ […]
By: I Make America TeamMarch 21, 2016
Johan “Kip” Eideberg has joined AEM as vice president, public affairs. “Kip will have strategic and overall responsibility for the development and execution of government and public affairs campaigns, including I Make America and Infrastructure Vision 2050, with the goal of advancing AEM’s advocacy, legislative and regulatory agenda,” said Nick Yaksich, AEM senior vice president […]
By: I Make America TeamMarch 21, 2016
In an exclusive conference call with AEM members, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said the outcome of this year’s presidential election will hinge on whether Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are able to mature into better general election candidates. Two days after a series of Midwestern primaries helped Clinton and Trump secure strong positions […]
By: I Make America TeamMarch 14, 2016
AEM’s advocacy efforts took center stage at this year’s spring board meetings on March 9-10, highlighted by a Government and Public Affairs Committee (GPAC) luncheon and an exclusive dinner for AEM members at the German Ambassador’s residence. As the election season hits full stride, AEM members heard from speakers at a GPAC luncheon headlined by […]
