Felling Trailers, Inc. Joined by AEM’s Manufacturing Express to Celebrate 50 years in Manufacturing
Felling Trailers took the opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary and team member appreciation with the AEM Manufacturing Express, gathering employees to celebrate the company's history and continued development. "2024 is a milestone year for Felling Trailers. Fifty years ago, on November 1st, 1974, my parents, Merle and Kathy Felling, purchased a small welding shop on Pine St. in downtown Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre Welding. Fast forward a few years, and Merle's trailer designs and quality craftsmanship quickly got noticed. Trailer orders increased, and risk and growth took place. In the mid-late 1980's, the business moved to its current location and became doing business as Felling Trailers, Inc.," stated Brenda Jennissen, President/CEO and co-owner of Felling Trailers, Inc. “When we purchased the company from Merle & Kathy nearly a dozen years ago, we knew we had an enormous responsibility to follow in their footsteps, continuing to be good community stewards to our team members, customers, and the communities we call home. This tour serves as a uniquely valuable opportunity to reflect on the people who have made that happen and where we want to take things over the next half-century," stated Brenda Jennissen, CEO.
Over 200 of Felling’s team members gathered together by the company’s new powder coat facility to enjoy an afternoon filled with games, food, and prizes, along with the opportunity to visit with fellow team members, policymakers, and AEM team members. The games provided by AEM are part of their Manufacturing Challenge; the online video games invite participants to tackle industry-themed questions for a chance to win prizes. Team members lined up to participate in the various games and show their support for the I Make America campaign. “The ‘Manufacturing Express’ celebrates our team members and community while highlighting our contribution to American manufacturing and the U.S. economy,” stated Patrick Jennissen, VP of Sales & Marketing.
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” made its tenth stop on its national tour at Felling Trailers, Inc. The tour covers more than 20 states with 80 stops at equipment manufacturers to showcase the cutting-edge technology and innovations that power modern equipment and the innovative technologies, processes, people, and products revolutionizing this industry across America. "The Manufacturing Express is more than a bus tour. This event allows us to tell your story and celebrate the amazing products you make right here in Sauk Centre, MN. Behind every piece of equipment, there is a story, and we are excited to tell those stories of the 2.3 million women and men in our industry," said Kelly Lang, Senior Director of Sales & Engagement with AEM.
About Felling Trailers, Inc.:
Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated Full Line Trailer Manufacturer located in Central Minnesota. Started in 1974, Felling Trailers, Inc. has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex that today covers over 400,000 square feet. Felling's pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques, and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers' conceptual trailer needs into tangible products. Felling has provided innovative trailer solutions to the transportation industry for 50 years. Felling Trailers' current capabilities allow them to provide a high-quality product that is distributed across North America and internationally. Felling Trailers, Inc. is an ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Company, WBENC-Certified WBE, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, contact 1.800.245.2809, sales@felling.com, or visit them on the web at www.felling.com. You can follow them on Facebook (Felling Trailers, Inc.), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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.
To learn more about the AEM Manufacturing Express and to see a complete list of its scheduled stops, visit manufacturingexpress.org.
