Plant of the Year

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BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—As manufacturers mark International Automation Professionals Day, the focus turns to the people and systems behind some of the most advanced assembly operations in the United States.

CHICAGO—ASSEMBLY is seeking nominations for its 2026 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

Deere & Co.'s flagship factory in Davenport, IA is transforming itself with productivity enhancing tools, such as 5G networks, data analytics and digital twins. We take you behind the scenes at this world-class facility.

John Deere Davenport Works has recently implemented productivity enhancing tools such as 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital twins.

The 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year uses digital tools and advanced manufacturing technology to mass-produce dishwashers.

GE Appliances has been making washers, refrigerators and other white goods in Louisville, KY, for more than 70 years. However, that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t kept up with technology.

Both Ford facilities have undergone major transformations since they received the award, due to the evolving nature of the auto industry and changing consumer demand.

Only one white goods manufacturer has ever received the Assembly Plant of the Year award: GE Appliances’ refrigerator factory in Decatur, AL.

AGCO Corp’s assembly plant in Jackson, MN, has gone green.

More than a decade ago, Northrop Grumman adopted production technology from the auto industry and unveiled an automated assembly line to mass-produce fuselages for the F-35 jet fighter.