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Grote Industries Hosts ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ on September 20 in Madison

Indiana Company and Its Employees Recognized for Innovation and Technological Contributions

                                         

Madison, In. (September 20, 2024) – Grote Industries, a global leader in high-performance LED lighting and safety systems for the automotive and transportation industries, will host a stop of the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” national bus tour on September 20, 2024, at their facility in Madison, IN.

During the tour stop, AEM and members of the community, including policymakers, will gather to recognize Grote Industries for its outstanding contributions to U.S. manufacturing and its role in developing innovative safety and lighting solutions. The event will highlight Grote's commitment to sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and its influence in driving forward the future of transportation safety.

The “Manufacturing Express” is the largest public engagement initiative in AEM's 130-year history, traveling across 22 states with over 80 stops. The tour highlights the advanced technologies, skilled workforce, and innovative processes shaping the future of equipment manufacturing. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in the “Manufacturing Challenge” game for a chance to win a Ford F-150.

“The AEM Manufacturing Express is traveling to Indiana to celebrate the grit, determination, and can-do spirit of the people who build things in America and to remind everyone that when the equipment manufacturing industry is strong, communities like Madison are also strong,” said Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President – Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

WHEN:  

September 20, 2024  

11:45 AM-12:45PM

WHO: 

- Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)  

- Grote Industries leadership  

WHERE:  

Grote Industries  

2600 Lanier Drive  

Madison, IN 47250

Community members, local elected officials, business owners, and members of the media are invited to attend. Journalists are encouraged to RSVP to secure their spot for interviews or to ride along with the bus tour. To RSVP or reserve a spot on the bus, please contact Jake Lowenstein at JLowenstein@aem.org

For additional details about the AEM Manufacturing Express national tour, visit [www.manufacturingexpress.org]

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