Andringa inducted into equipment manufacturers hall of fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has inducted Mary Andringa, chairman of Vermeer Corp., to the AEM Hall of Fame. The award recognizes individuals whose innovations, ideas and leadership have advanced the off-road equipment manufacturing industry and contributed to its success in the past and into tomorrow. Andringa’s previous leadership roles with the Pella-based company have included CEO, co-CEO, president and chief operating officer. She served on the President’s Export Council and Ex-Im Bank Advisory Committee, chaired the National Association of Manufacturers and was co-chair of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Andringa joins more than 60 industry leaders who have been inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame since its inception in 1993.