Takeuchi-US Hosts National Tour Stop For AEM Manufacturing Express

Manufacturer celebrates production of its 10,000^th compact track loader during the event.

Takeuchi-US hosted the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express national tour at its compact track loader production facility in Moore, South Carolina on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

 AEM recognized Takeuchi-US and its employees as industry leaders for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry. At the event, Takeuchi-US also celebrated the production of its 10,000^th compact track loader, a TL12 model, at the Moore facility, which opened in September 2022. Takeuchi’s employees signed the interior of the TL12’s rear cover, and soon, this unique, one-of-a-kind 10,000^th machine will be delivered to a Takeuchi customer.

Congressman William Timmons, 4^th District, South Carolina spoke at the event, noting the importance of manufacturing in Spartanburg County and thanking Takeuchi-US for putting its faith in the Moore community by locating its compact track loader production facility there two years ago. Several other dignitaries were also on hand for the festivities, including:

• David Britt, Spartanburg (SC) County Council Vice-Chairman
• Allen Smith, President & CEO, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
• Kyle Sox, VP of Industrial Development, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
• Katherine O’Neill, Chief Economic Development Officer, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
• Dwayne Hatchett, Director of Existing Industries, OneSpartanburg, Inc.
• Cole Alverson, Administrator, Spartanburg County
• Carter Smith, Advisor, OneSpartanburg Inc.

“As proud AEM members, we believe in the importance of American manufacturing, and we were pleased to host the AEM Manufacturing Express tour,” said Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US. “We enjoyed celebrating our employees and the Moore community while highlighting our contributions to the local, regional and national economies. We’ve only been open for business in Moore for two years, but we’ve already manufactured 10,000 machines and now employ more than 150 people here. We thank our local policymakers for joining us at this celebration and learning more about how we’re helping drive innovation and economic growth in this region.”

Takeuchi-US was the 43^rd stop on the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which will visit 80 manufacturers across 20 states. The tour showcases 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 were thrilled to join so many community leaders and supporters of Takeuchi-US at this amazing opportunity to highlight the importance of American off-highway equipment manufacturing in Moore, South Carolina,” said AEM President Megan Tanel. “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 the Greenville area and highlight how their grit, determination and can-do spirit has contributed to the American way of life.”

Learn more about Takeuchi-US at www.takeuchi-us.com. Additional details about the AEM Manufacturing Express national tour are available at www.manufacturingexpress.org.

About Takeuchi

Takeuchi is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of an extensive line of compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. Founded in 1963, Takeuchi was the first company to introduce the compact excavator to North America, setting the stage for one of the highest growth product segments ever introduced in the compact equipment market. The compact excavator has become a main line product for both rental and construction/utility companies. Takeuchi continued to lead the compact construction industry with the introduction of the first compact track loader to North America.

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.

For more information, please contact:

Lynette Von Minden, VP/Director of Public Relations, Swanson Russell
lynettev@swansonrussell.com
Phone: 402-437-6457

Stephen Odum, National Marketing Manager, Takeuchi-US
stephen.odum@takeuchi-us.com
Phone: 678-873-3070