Plant of the Year | Assembly

Assembly Plants of the Year: Looking Back, Moving Forward

eBook

February 22, 2024

In this ebook, we look back at past winners, discover how the plants have further improved, and learn their plans for the future.

Assembly Plant of the Year: Celebrating 20 Years of Manufacturing Excellence

Austin Weber

February 21, 2024

The Assembly Plant of the Year has been going 20 years strong. Who will be the next to claim the award?

Assembly Lines

‘Assembly Plant of the Year’ Award Call for Nominations

Austin Weber

February 12, 2024

ASSEMBLY is seeking nominations for its 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

2023 Assembly Plant of the Year: Taylor Guitars

2023 Assembly Plant of the Year: Hand Craftsmanship Meets High Tech at Taylor Guitars

Austin Weber

September 27, 2023

Automation and sustainability combine to produce high-quality instruments in El Cajon, CA.

Assembly Plant of the Year: Call for Entries

February 8, 2023

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.

2022 Assembly Plant of the Year: Continuous Improvement Culture Thrives at Brose

Employee participation and productivity shine bright in Vance, AL.

Austin Weber

October 6, 2022

Brose Tuscaloosa Inc., Vance, AL, is the recipient of the the 2022 Assembly Plant of the Year Award.

2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools

A two-year-long continuous improvement initiative pays off in Newton, NC.

Austin Weber

October 13, 2021

All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, because of its ability to effectively transfer power to the ground. Today, many sport utility vehicles use AWD for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions.

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

The Campbellsville, KY, plant excels at continuous improvement and workforce development

Austin Weber

October 6, 2020

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.

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

Lean manufacturing and vertical integration thrive in Decatur, AL.

Austin Weber

October 1, 2019

Refrigerators are one of the only appliances found in nearly every type of home, whether it's an apartment in suburban Atlanta, a high-rise condominium in downtown Chicago, a beach house in Hawaii or a trailer in Texas. The humble refrigerator is also the hardest working household appliance. Day and night, it's constantly running to keep all types of food and beverages cool, fresh or frozen.

2018 Assembly Plant of the Year: Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

The Van Dyke transmission plant excels at high-volume, high-mix production.

Austin Weber

October 2, 2018

One of the top transmission assembly plants in the world is Ford Motor Co.'s Van Dyke facility in Sterling Heights, MI. It's part of a network of Ford factories that mass-produce axles, engines and other power train components used in the company's cars and trucks.