Mary Andringa of Vermeer Corp. is the newest inductee into the Hall of Fame of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Andringa, who chairs the board of Vermeer, “joins an elite group of respected industry leaders
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Andringa, Board Chair of Vermeer Corp.
whose work and accomplishments inspire the next generation to continue our industry’s legacy of progress enhancing productivity, sustainability, and economic and social prosperity,” AEM President Dennis Slater in a news release announcing her induction into the hall.
More than 60 industry leaders have been inducted into the hall since its inception in 1993. They include Vermeer Manufacturing founder Gary J. Vermeer, and chairman emeritus of Vermeer Corporation, Robert L. Vermeer. Andringa is the daughter of Gary Vermeer and brother of Robert.
A former elementary school teacher, Andringa previously served as chief executive officer, co-CEO, president, and chief operating officer of Vermeer.
“Mary Andringa’s commitment and relentless leadership positioned Vermeer Corporation as a strong voice in the industry – for lean manufacturing, for the education of our future workforce, for the legislation of policies having a positive impact on manufacturing, for family-owned and -operated companies and for taking care of the people of Vermeer,” the AEM news release said.
For example, Andringa’s lean manufacturing investment enabled Vermeer to cut production of its 12-inch in-feed brush chipper from 52 days down to two.
The AEM accepts nominees for the Hall of Fame year round. Honorees are announced at the association’s annual conference of its member companies.
For more about the AEM Hall of Fame, visit www.aem.org/about-aem/hall-of-fame.