The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently recognized Vermeer as a I Make America campaign gold level company supporter. I Make America is a national grassroots campaign launched by the AEM, to press for strengthened manufacturing policies, they believe are needed to create more jobs in the U.S. in hopes of keeping the national economy competitive with other countries. Dennis Slater, President of the AEM says they applaud Vermeer for their dedicated efforts to advance pro-manufacturing policies and increased job creation in the United States.