2026 Pillar of the Industry Award Winner, Kubota North America Corporation
2026 Pillar of the Industry Award Winner, Weiler
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November
2026
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15:12 PM
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AEM Announces 2026 Advocacy Award Honorees

TUCSON, ARIZ. – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced the recipients of its 2026 AEM Advocacy Awards, recognizing member companies for their leadership and commitment to advancing policies that support equipment manufacturers, their employees, and the communities they serve across North America.  

AEM awarded its prestigious Pillar of the Industry honors to Kubota North America Corporation and Weiler, recognizing the companies’ exceptional contributions to AEM’s advocacy initiatives, including grassroots efforts, public affairs activities, and policymaker engagement. The Pillar of the Industry Award is AEM’s top advocacy award and reflects a deep commitment to advancing the industry’s policy agenda.  

"Strong public policy starts with strong advocacy. Across North America, equipment manufacturers are helping policymakers better understand how our industry builds, feeds, and powers the world," said AEM President and CEO Megan Tanel. "We're proud to recognize this year's Advocacy Award recipients for stepping up as leaders, sharing their stories, and championing policies that strengthen our industry.” 

"Every policy victory from the last year belongs to this year’s Advocacy Awards recipients," said Kip Eideberg, AEM Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. "Whether hosting facility tours, meeting with lawmakers during a fly-in, or participating in grassroots campaigns, these companies have shown what effective industry leadership looks like. We are honored to recognize their contributions and the lasting impact they are making for our industry." 

AEM presented the awards during its 2026 AEM Annual Conference, held November 10-12, in Tucson, Arizona. The event brings together industry executives and thought leaders for three days of strategic discussions on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry.  

AEM member companies are automatically considered for the AEM Advocacy Awards by participating in advocacy-related activities and earning points. Companies earning 30 or more points receive Bronze recognition, companies earning 60 or more points receive Silver recognition, and companies earning 90 or more points receive Gold recognition. Those that receive Gold recognition for five years in a row are eligible to receive the Pillar of the Industry honors.  

2026 AEM Advocacy Award Recipients 

 
Pillar of the Industry 
  • Kubota North America Corporation 
  • Weiler, Inc. 
Gold Level 
  • AGCO Corporation 
  • BOMAG Americas, Inc. 
  • Calder Brothers Corporation 
  • Caterpillar, Inc. 
  • CLAAS of America, Inc. 
  • CNH Industrial 
  • Cummins, Inc. 
  • Deere & Company 
  • Elliott Equipment Company 
  • GINCOR Werx 
  • Grote Industries 
  • HCC, Inc. 
  • Komatsu America Corporation 
  • Kondex Corporation 
  • Kubota North America Corporation 
  • Kuhn North America, Inc. 
  • Linamar Corporation 
  • Midland Machinery 
  • Power Curbers Companies, LLC 
  • Reed International, Inc. 
  • Vermeer Corporation 
  • Volvo Construction Equipment North America LLC 
  • Weiler, Inc. 
Silver Level 
  • Above the Fray Design, Inc. 
  • Allen Engineering Corporation 
  • CM Labs Simulations, Inc. 
  • CMI Mulching, Inc. 
  • Custom Products of Litchfield, Inc. 
  • DEUTZ Corporation 
  • Green Mountain Lion Corporation 
  • GRYB International 
  • Hydrema US 
  • Kenneth Clark Company, Inc. 
  • Krone NA, Inc. 
  • LeeBoy 
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation 
  • Sellick Equipment Limited 
  • SICK, Inc. 
  • Swanson Russell 
  • Terex Corporation 
  • The Timken Corporation 
  • The Toro Company 
  • Thor Global Enterprises Ltd. 
  • Two Rivers Marketing 
  • Valmont Industries, Inc. 
Bronze Level 
  • Agtonomy 
  • Alamo Group, Inc. 
  • Anderson UnderBridge 
  • Astec Industries, Inc. 
  • BiltData 
  • Bohringer Group Ltd. 
  • Buhler Industries, Inc. 
  • Carlisle TyrFil 
  • DeLaval, Inc. 
  • DEVELON 
  • Ditch Witch 
  • Eagle Crusher Company, Inc. 
  • Erie Strayer Company 
  • Felco Industries 
  • GenAlpha Technologies 
  • Geotab 
  • GS Global Resources, Inc. 
  • Haulotte, Inc. 
  • Heat Design Equipment, Inc. 
  • Indeco North America, Inc. 
  • Iveco Group 
  • JCB, Inc. 
  • KATO Compact Excavator Sales, LLC 
  • Kobelco Construction Machinery USA 
  • LBX Company LLC 
  • The Lincoln Electric Company 
  • Link-Belt Cranes 
  • Lubecore International, Inc. 
  • Mahindra USA, Inc. 
  • Manitou North America LLC 
  • McLanahan Corporation 
  • Mechro 
  • The Morey Corporation 
  • OEM Controls, Inc. 
  • Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. 
  • Rockland Manufacturing Company 
  • RR46 
  • SANY America 
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company 
  • Skylift, Inc. 
  • SmartEquip, Inc. 
  • Steelwrist, Inc. 
  • Tadano Ltd. 
  • Trimble, Inc. 
  • Watson Drill Rigs