https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2656-plant-of-the-year en-us moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100019 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100019-automation-professionals-day-highlights-the-assembly-plants-driving-manufacturing-forward webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) CHICAGO—ASSEMBLY is seeking nominations for its 2026 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99823 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99823-assembly-plant-of-the-year-award-call-for-nominations 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99581 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99581-deere-wins-assembly-plant-of-the-year webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) John Deere Davenport Works has recently implemented productivity enhancing tools such as 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital twins.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99571 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99571-2025-assembly-plant-of-the-year-deere-leaps-ahead-with-5g-connectivity webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) The 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year uses digital tools and advanced manufacturing technology to mass-produce dishwashers.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98788 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98788-ge-appliances-uses-advanced-automation-to-dish-out-productivity 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98778 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98778-ge-appliances-wins-assembly-plant-of-the-year webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98407 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98407-update-report-2012-and-2018-assembly-plant-of-the-year-ford-motor-co webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Only one white goods manufacturer has ever received the Assembly Plant of the Year award: GE Appliances’ refrigerator factory in Decatur, AL.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98418 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98418-update-report-2019-assembly-plant-of-the-year-ge-appliances webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) AGCO Corp’s assembly plant in Jackson, MN, has gone green.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98406 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98406-update-report-2017-assembly-plant-of-the-year-agco-corp webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98409 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98409-update-report-2013-assembly-plant-of-the-year-northrop-grumman-corp webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) The mainframe computers and enterprise systems produced at IBM’s operation in Poughkeepsie, NY are the backbone of cloud computing, e-commerce, online banking, social media and other attributes of the digital age that most people take for granted.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98402 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98402-2008-assembly-plant-of-the-year-ibm-corp webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Schneider Electric’s facility in Lexington, KY, holds the distinction of being named both the Assembly Plant of the Year and a Lighthouse factory.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98396 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98396-2007-assembly-plant-of-year-schneider-electric webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The company has been a pillar of manufacturing activity in the Seattle area since 1923, operating out of a series of four different local factories, including its current flagship plant in Renton.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98382 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98382-2004-assembly-plant-of-the-year-kenworth-truck-co webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Here’s a brief look at the diverse facilities that have received the Assembly Plant of the Year award.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98378 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98378-assembly-plant-of-the-year-award-timeline In this ebook, we look back at past winners, discover how the plants have further improved, and learn their plans for the future.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98346 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98346-assembly-plants-of-the-year-looking-back-moving-forward webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) The Assembly Plant of the Year has been going 20 years strong. Who will be the next to claim the award?

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98345 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98345-assembly-plant-of-the-year-celebrating-20-years-of-manufacturing-excellence webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) ASSEMBLY is seeking nominations for its 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98324 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98324-assembly-plant-of-the-year-award-call-for-nominations webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Automation and sustainability combine to produce high-quality instruments in El Cajon, CA.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98037 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98037-hand-craftsmanship-meets-high-tech-at-taylor-guitars Initiated in 2004, the Assembly Plant of the Year award showcases world-class production facilities in America and the people, products, and processes that make them successful. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97597 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97597-assembly-plant-of-the-year-call-for-entries webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Brose Tuscaloosa Inc., Vance, AL, is the recipient of the the 2022 Assembly Plant of the Year Award.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97364 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97364-2022-assembly-plant-of-the-year-continuous-improvement-culture-thrives-at-brose asb1022poy6.jpg Brose Tuscaloosa operates 12 final assembly lines. Photo courtesy Brose Tuscaloosa Inc. webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/96656 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:39:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/96656-assembly-plant-of-the-year-gkn-drives-transformation-with-new-culture-processes-and-tools 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools GKN Newton has improved plant safety and product quality, while reducing scrap by up to 80 percent. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Over the past two years, GKN Newton has reduced downtime while improving quality and productivity. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools The 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year mass-produces power transfer units and other components used in all-wheel drive systems. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools GKN Newton produces all-wheel drive systems that are used in a variety of sport utility vehicles, including the GMC Acadia. Photo courtesy General Motors 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Laser welding enables GKN Newton to streamline a process that previously required mechanical fastening. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Laser welding provides a quick production process that eliminates 12 bolts. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools There are more than 100 different press operations at the 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Workstations feature a variety of ergonomic lift-assist devices, jib cranes and tool balancers. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Many sport utility vehicles use all-wheel drive systems for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions. Illustration courtesy GKN Automotive 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Overhaul of process control limits has improved product quality in the plant. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools GKN Newton mass-produces power transfer units, rear drive units, front drive units and clutches. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools GKN Newton recently implemented a multi-spindle screwdriving operation to improve productivity and quality on one of its assembly lines. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools Noise, vibration and harmonics testing plays an important role at the 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo by Austin Weber 2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools These AWD parts are about to be assembled by robots. Photo courtesy GKN Automotive webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95916 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:43:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95916-assembly-plant-of-the-year-theres-no-looking-back-at-murakami 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami The 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year ensures timely delivery of complex products through the innovative use of automation, people, continuous improvement and flexible production processes. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami The 20-year-old Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. facility specializes in mass-producing side-view mirrors. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Murakami prides itself on quality and its unique employee culture. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Screwdriving plays a key role at the 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami The Toyota RAV4 is one of many vehicles that feature side-view mirrors produced at the 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo courtesy Toyota Motor Corp. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami In-house developed AGVs have improved productivity and saved Murakami thousands of dollars. Photo by Austin Weber 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami After parts leave the paint shop, they’re loaded onto a conveyor where they move past a manual inspection station to ensure quality. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Three assembly lines in the service department produce spare parts and support older vehicle models. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami This color verification board was designed and built in house to help with error-proofing efforts. Photo by Austin Weber 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Actuators enable side-view mirrors to be adjusted with the push of a button. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Assemblers carefully install wiring harnesses and other electrical components. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami The fixture on the left was produced in-house with 3D-printing technology. Photo by Austin Weber 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Assembly throughput at Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. has increased by 34 percent over the past three years. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Murakami operates nine assembly lines in Campbellsville, KY, that support current model-year vehicles. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami The 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year recently installed a robotic vision system to check for things such as gaps, missing components, soft-set connections and proper positioning. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami Many Murakami products contain cameras, sensors and other smart components that enable advanced driver-assistance systems. Photo courtesy Murakami Manufacturing USA Inc. 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami A new modular belt conveyor that connects the injection department with the paint shop has improved throughput by 58 percent. Photo by Austin Weber 2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami A training room helps new employees learn how to understand work instructions, fasten screws, and install wiring harnesses and connectors. Photo by Austin Weber webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95217 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95217-assembly-plant-of-the-year-refrigerator-production-heats-up-at-ge-appliances 1 Refrigerators produced at the 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year are found in many types of homes. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 2 Engineers maintain a list of assembly tasks that present ergonomic issues or challenges, such as excessive bending and awkward postures. Photo by Austin Weber 3 Refrigerators produced at GE Appliances’ Decatur, AL, plant are consistently rated No. 1 in dependability and quality. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 4 The 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year is a vertically integrated facility that produces many parts in-house to guarantee quality and meet delivery deadlines. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 5 Refrigerators are the hardest working household appliance. They use a variety of components to keep vegetables fresh, beverages cold and ice cream frozen. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 6 GE Appliances Decatur has embraced lean manufacturing to drive a variety of continuous improvement programs. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 7 The 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year recently unveiled 55-inch electronic smart boards along its main assembly lines. Photo by Austin Weber 8 Many refrigerator parts, such as plastic liners, are made in-house at GE Appliances’ Decatur, AL, factory. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 9 The 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year has a long history of continuous improvement, including investment in new tools, equipment and production processes. Photo by Austin Weber 10 Brazing is an important step in the refrigerator assembly process. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 11 GE Appliances recently announced a $115 million investment in the Decatur plant to allow for increased flexibility on various refrigerator sizes to meet growing and changing customer demand. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 12 At the end of the final assembly line, each refrigerator undergoes a series of tests, including helium leak testing. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 13 Many parts, such as copper tubing, are produced in-house at the 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo courtesy GE Appliances 14 GE Appliance Decatur uses automated guided vehicles to transport refrigerator doors through fabrication, foaming and assembly. Photo by Austin Weber 15 Compressors are a key component used in refrigerators. Photo by Austin Weber 16 All refrigerators made in GE Appliances’ Decatur, AL, plant are 100 percent tested at the end of the line on a product quality assurance test loop. Photo by Austin Weber 17 A positive culture and family atmosphere is key to the success of the 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo by Austin Weber 18 The 2019 Assembly Plant of the Year is attached to a large warehouse that ships refrigerators by rail and truck. Photo by Austin Weber 19 The GE brand has been synonymous with refrigerators for almost 100 years. Illustration courtesy Museum of Innovation and Science 20 In the early 1930s, GE’s assembly line in Schenectady, NY, was busy cranking out the popular Monitor Top refrigerator. Photo courtesy Museum of Innovation and Science 21 This 1935 scene inside GE’s Erie, PA, factory shows a batch of Model K Flatop refrigerators in production. Photo courtesy Museum of Innovation and Science webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/94505 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/94505-assembly-plant-of-the-year-ford-shifts-flexible-assembly-into-high-gear 1 The 2018 Assembly Plant of the Year supplies 73 different transmission models to six North American assembly plants and 12 overseas facilities. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 2 Transmissions are complex products that contain hundreds of parts and require carefully aligned gears and clutches. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 3a The Ford Van Dyke assembly plant produces transmissions that are used in a wide variety of cars, including the Ford Transit Connect van. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 3b The Ford Van Dyke assembly plant produces transmissions that are used in a wide variety of cars, including the Lincoln Nautilus sport utility vehicle. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 4 Workstations are equipped with lift-assist devices that enable operators to easily move heavy components and subassemblies on or off assembly lines. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 5 Ford Van Dyke uses parts kitting to reduce errors and improve quality. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 6 This high-speed delta robot is used to insert tiny retention pins in a valve body subassembly that controls shifting. Photo by Austin Weber 7 Inline machine vision applications address error proofing, gauging and complexity issues. Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co. 12 Engineers at Ford Motor Co.’s Van Dyke transmission plant use data analytics to streamline assembly lines, improve quality and boost productivity. Photo by Austin Weber webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) JACKSON, MN--Farmers never take a day off. Nor do their tractors. Growers rely on their machines to plow, plant, till, spray, bale and harvest a wide variety of crops in all sorts of conditions.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93996 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93996-assembly-plant-of-the-year-agco-leads-the-field-with-lean-technology 1 Augmented reality tools enable assemblers at AGCO’s Jackson, MN, plant to work more efficiently. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 2 A wide variety of high-horsepower row tractors and applicators are assembled at the 2017 Assembly Plant of the Year. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 3 AGCO Jackson has applied cutting-edge technology and lean manufacturing principles to build complex products better, faster and safer. Photo by Austin Weber 4 By investing in Google Glass technology, AGCO’s Jackson, MN, plant has seen over a 30 percent reduction in inspection times and a 25 percent reduction in production time. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 5 The tractor assembly line enables operators to easily switch back and forth between tracks (foreground) and tires (background). Photo by Austin Weber 6 The 2017 Assembly Plant of the Year builds five distinct types of products in multiple variations, including Challenger tractors on tracks. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 6b The 2017 Assembly Plant of the Year builds five distinct types of products in multiple variations, including RoGator high-clearance applicators for dispensing liquid chemicals. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 7 Every morning, the AGCO Jackson management team reviews key performance indicators, such as cost, delivery, quality and safety. Photo by Austin Weber 8 Assemblers use DC-electric fastening tools to attach all critical components. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 9 A three-wheeled TerraGator with a bin for dispensing dry fertilizer (foreground) moves down the assembly line behind a four-wheeled RoGator with a tank and booms for dispensing liquid chemicals. Photo by Austin Weber 10 During the past five years, AGCO has invested more than $50 million in its Jackson, MN, factory to increase production capacity and efficiency. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 11 All products made at the 2017 Assembly Plant of the Year, such as this RoGator sprayer, are built to order. Photo by Austin Weber 12 Assemblers use a wide variety of cordless fastening tools throughout the factory. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 13 At the end of the assembly line, tractors undergo a rigorous series of tests. Photo by Austin Weber 14 Assembly steps and quality checklists appear in the upper right corner of the Glass screen. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 15 Tractors and applicators are basically produced the same way. However, application equipment, such as this RoGator, is more complex because it has a fertilizer dispensing system that gets integrated with the chassis. Photo by Austin Weber 16 AGCO Jackson’s flexible assembly lines can quickly respond to sudden downturns or spikes in demand. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. 17 Wearable devices enable AGCO Jackson to train new employees 300 percent faster than traditional methods. Photo courtesy AGCO Corp. webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Construction equipment, farm tractors and other off-highway machines need more than just diesel engines, big tires and metal tracks to operate. They require hydraulic mechanisms to steer, raise booms, open buckets or tilt blades.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93578 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93578-assembly-plant-of-the-year-bosch-rexroth-flexes-its-lean-production-muscle 1 Bosch Rexroth Fountain Inn is a high-mix, lowvolume facility. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 2 Hydraulic motors and pumps are used on many different types of construction equipment, such as excavators. Illustration courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 2b Hydraulic motors and pumps are used on a wide variety of products, such as farm tractors. Illustration courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 3 Workstations are equipped with touch screens that allow assemblers to view drawings and work instructions. Photo by Austin Weber 4 The 2016 Assembly Plant of the Year specializes in mobile hydraulic products, such as motors. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 4b The 2016 Assembly Plant of the Year specializes in mobile hydraulic products, such as pumps. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 5 Fountain Inn is Bosch Rexroth’s largest manufacturing site in North America. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 6 Bosch Rexroth’s Fountain Inn plant prides itself on timely delivery. The majority of products are built to order. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 7 Bright Ideas Boards encourage employees to submit continuous improvement suggestion cards. Photo by Austin Weber 8 Key investments over the past four years have improved assembly technology and the related lean logistics to support it. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 9 The Bosch Production System forms the heart and soul of all daily activities within the Fountain Inn plant. Photo by Austin Weber 10 Bosch Rexroth Fountain Inn assembly lines use numerous advanced technologies to reduce cost and improve quality. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 11 Assemblers at Bosch Rexroth’s Fountain Inn plant use many types of fastening tools, including battery-powered screwdrivers. Photo by Austin Weber 12 Quick changeover plays a key role in the success of the 2016 Assembly Plant of the Year. “Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 13 Bosch Rexroth’s Fountain Inn, SC, facility includes 21 test stands. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 14 Bosch Rexroth produces more than 5,000 different models and variations for both open- and closed-loop applications. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 15 Bosch Rexroth Fountain Inn offers customers multiple variations, depending on their specific applications. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 16 Bosch Rexroth Fountain Inn features an apprentice shop where young trainees can acquire the hands-on skills needed to operate the company’s production systems. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. 17 Bosch Rexroth’s 100-acre manufacturing campus in Fountain Inn, SC, is vertically integrated and consists of three buildings. Photo courtesy Bosch Rexroth Corp. webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Multiple motorcycle models are mass-produced in Spirit Lake, IA.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93065 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/93065-assembly-plant-of-the-year-flexibility-shines-bright-at-polaris ASSEMBLY is currently seeking world-class facilities for its 12th annual Assembly Plant of the Year award.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/91813 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:43:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/91813-call-for-nominations-2014-assembly-plant-of-the-year webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) What do lumberjacks, landscapers and homeowners have in common? They all rely on chain saws, trimmers and leaf blowers produced by STIHL Group.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/92436 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/92436-assembly-plant-of-the-year-stihl-stays-a-cut-above-the-competition webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) For decades, automotive engineers have looked to the aerospace industry for new ideas. Back in the 1930s and 1950s, Detroit was inspired by the sleek designs of innovative airplanes such as the Northrop Alpha and the Grumman F4F Wildcat.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/91578 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:01:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/91578-northrop-grumman-soars-with-automation