Weiler Hosts Inaugural National Tour Stop for ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’
Knoxville, Iowa, employer, Weiler, just announced that it will host the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” inaugural event at their facility on July 1, 2024.
AEM member, Weiler, along with its employees, will be recognized as an industry leader for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry. In under 25 years, Weiler has grown into one of the largest employers in Knoxville and Marion County. A cutting-edge manufacturer with more than 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, the facility is equipped with machining tools, welding, powder and wet paint and assembly, allowing Weiler to better control quality and delivery for their machine components. The company employs more than 675 in a town of 7,500.
“The ‘Manufacturing Express’ celebrates our employees and community while highlighting our contribution to American manufacturing and the U.S. economy,” stated Pat Weiler, President and Founder. “It’s an opportunity to invite policymakers, and media to come together to learn more about Weiler and our role in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the region.”
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” will make its first stop on its national tour at Weiler. The tour covers more than 20 states with 80 stops at equipment manufacturers to showcase 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.
“We are thrilled to be joining with so many community leaders and supporters of Weiler for this amazing opportunity to highlight the importance of American off-highway equipment manufacturing in Knoxville on July 1,” stated Megan Tanel, president of AEM. “The ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ is more than just a bus tour; it is an opportunity to tell the stories of the men and women of our industry in Knoxville and highlight how their grit, determination, and can-do spirit has been pivotal to the American way of life.”
While the event will help spotlight Weiler, the manufacturing industry, and policies that support manufacturers, it is fundamentally a celebration with games, food and a chance to win prizes.
