Event celebrates AGCO employees, spotlights
policies that support US manufacturing.
DULUTH,
Ga., Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO
Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design,
manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology, hosted the "Manufacturing Express" of the
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) at its worldwide
headquarters in Duluth, Georgia,
on August 22, 2024. The event, which
included Georgia Governor
Brian Kemp, celebrated AGCO's role
as the world's largest pure-play manufacturer of agriculture
equipment, highlighted the contributions made by its employees in
helping farmers feed the world and spotlighted policies that
support competitive U.S. manufacturing. AGCO's brands include
celebrated equipment providers Fendt® and Massey Ferguson®, as well as one of
the industry's newest technology leaders, PTx.
"AGCO is one of Georgia's key
corporate citizens, representing the state around the world with
some the most impressive and useful equipment in all of
agriculture," said Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp. "AGCO and its
employees put farmers first every day they go to work, and I'm
honored to share this day with them!"
AEM's Manufacturing Express bus tour is traveling 10,000 miles
across 20 states with 85 stops at equipment manufacturers to
showcase the innovative technologies, processes, people and
products revolutionizing this industry across America. The
non-partisan event in Duluth
featured remarks from Kemp and AGCO Chairman, President & CEO
Eric Hansotia, as well as local
food, music, games and educational opportunities for employees to
learn about manufacturing policies and voter registration services
offered by the League of Women Voters.
"The 'Manufacturing Express' celebrates our employees and
community while highlighting AGCO's contribution to American
manufacturing and the U.S. economy," said Hansotia. "Events like
this allow us to pause and thank the thousands of AGCO employees
here in Georgia, across the U.S.
and around the world for their spirit and the dedication they have
for serving our farmers. The support of Governor Kemp certainly
capped off an amazing event and we were so proud to welcome him to
AGCO's home in Duluth!"
Additional details about the AEM Manufacturing Express national
tour can be found at www.manufacturingexpress.org.
Fendt and Massey Ferguson are
registered trademarks of AGCO. PTx is a trademark of AGCO.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag
technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers
through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands
like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full
line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps
farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia,
USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in
2023. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. For company
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About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
(AEM):
AEM is the North
America-based international trade group representing
off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,000
companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and
construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment
manufacturing industry in the United
States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes roughly
$316 billion to the economy every
year.
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