Morbark Receives "Pillar of the Industry" Award
Because of its efforts to improve the business environment for the equipment manufacturing industry, Morbark received a "Pillar of the Industry" Award from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Morbark was recognized for its efforts in advocating pro-manufacturing solutions to elected leaders and for its participation in AEM’s “I Make America” grassroots program.
“AEM is proud to bestow our Pillar of the Industry Award to Morbark to recognize their efforts to go above and beyond their daily business and become a champion for our entire industry,” said President Dennis Slater. “Because of their commitment to pro-manufacturing solutions, Morbark does stand as a ‘pillar’ that helps support the foundation of our entire manufacturing economy.”
“At Morbark, we take great pride in the equipment made in our Winn, Michigan, manufacturing facilities, as well as all products built in the United States. We want to do everything possible to create jobs and grow the American economy,” said Morbark President, Jim Shoemaker Jr. “AEM’s ‘I Make America’ campaign has provided us with an opportunity to empower our workforce and give them opportunities to contribute their voices to important issues before Congress that can directly affect the stability of their jobs and our country’s ability to compete globally.”
To be eligible for AEM’s Pillar of the Industry award, a member company must meet a series of qualifications that capture the many ways in which manufacturers can become involved in their communities and take action in state and national issues. Notable activities in which employees of Morbark participated include a legislative fly-in to lobby Michigan representatives for their support of legislation to reauthorize the funding of the EX-IM Bank and the passage of a long-term Highway Bill, as well as an “I Make America” supporter sign-up at the company’s summer family picnic.
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