On Thursday, September 5, Power Curbers hosted the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” in Salisbury, NC.
AEM member, Power Curbers, along with its employees, were recognized as an industry leader for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry. The event highlighted Power Curbers’ commitment to innovation as the manufacturer of the world’s first automatic curb and gutter machine over 75 years ago.
“The ‘Manufacturing Express’ celebrates our employees and community while highlighting our contribution to American manufacturing and the U.S. economy,” stated Stephen Bullock, company president. “It’s an opportunity to invite the community, local businesses, policymakers, and journalists to come together to learn more about Power Curbers and our role in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation in the Piedmont region.”
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” made its fifty-first stop on its national tour at Power Curbers. 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 join with so many community leaders and supporters of Power Curbers for this amazing opportunity to highlight the importance of American off-highway equipment manufacturing in Rowan County,” stated Wade Balkonis 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 Rowan County and highlight how their grit, determination, and can-do spirit have been pivotal to the American way of life.”
While the event helped spotlight Power Curbers, the manufacturing industry, and policies that support manufacturers, it was fundamentally a celebration with games, food, and a chance to win prizes for Power Curbers employees and guests.
Additional details about the AEM Manufacturing Express national tour can be found at www.manufacturingexpress.org.
About Power Curbers Companies
Power Curbers Companies was founded in 1953 in Salisbury, North Carolina, after manufacturing the world’s first automatic curb machine. The company produces concrete slipform machines used for paving, curbs, sidewalks, barrier walls, ditches, and a variety of special applications under the brands Power Curbers and Power Pavers. With machines in over 100 countries, Power Curbers Companies is the industry leader in innovation, quality and customer service.
About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM):
AEM advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 members, representing over 200 product lines, to urge elected officials to champion policies that create a globally competitive business environment, rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, open up foreign markets for equipment manufacturers in the United States, better prepare the next generation of America’s workforce, and keep the U.S. economy strong. The “AEM Manufacturing Express” is developed and executed by AEM to proudly display the equipment manufacturing industry’s commitment to building communities through family-sustaining jobs, education, environmental stewardship, and strong economies.