GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—On September 13, 2024, Eagle Crusher Co. hosted the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” at its Bucyrus, OH manufacturing facility. This event marked the tour’s 55th stop, celebrating company employees and highlighting Eagle Crusher’s critical role in advancing American manufacturing and contributing to the local economy.
Eagle Crusher employees and their families, AEM representatives, and members of the local Bucyrus and Galion communities, including local officials and policymakers, gathered to recognize Eagle Crusher as an industry pioneer. Attendees witnessed firsthand the high-quality crushing and screening equipment for which Eagle Crusher is known.
Through its investment in the local workforce, Eagle Crusher plays a key role in maintaining the economic vitality of the area. Mike Tinkey, president of Eagle Crusher, thanked all who attended and contributed to the event’s success. Attendees had the opportunity to play the industry-themed online game, “The Manufacturing Challenge,” for a chance to win a Ford F-150 and take a guided factory tour.
“This was a great opportunity for Eagle Crusher to celebrate its employees and recognize the significant impact that the company has on the local communities of Bucyrus and Galion,” Tinkey stated.
Photo: Eagle Crusher Co.
The AEM Manufacturing Express is the largest public engagement initiative in AEM’s 130-year history, traveling across 22 states with more than 80 stops. The tour showcases the cutting-edge technologies, skilled workforce, and breakthrough processes shaping the future of equipment manufacturing.
Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of AEM, stated, “The AEM Manufacturing Express traveled to Ohio to celebrate the grit, determination, and can-do spirit of the people who build things in America and to remind everyone that when the equipment manufacturing industry is strong, communities like Bucyrus are also strong.”
Eagle Crusher Co. manufactures a full line of heavy-duty crushing and screening equipment for the recycled concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and sand and gravel industries. The company has operated for more than 100 years, bringing a rich legacy to the crushing and screening industry worldwide.