11月30日, 2023, Akio 竹内 was inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame during AEM’s Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, 佛罗里达. A few weeks past his 90th birthday and the 60th anniversary of founding the company, Mr. 竹内 traveled from Japan to receive this honor for a lifetime of hard work, 创新, 和成就. He is humbled to be the first person from Asia to be inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame.
“自2008年以来, the AEM Hall of Fame has honored the dedicated individuals who have invented, 管理, built and led the off-road equipment industry, and we are pleased to welcome Akio 竹内 into this elite group,” said AEM President Megan Tanel. “His 创新 and creativity have inspired the next generation to 继续 our industry’s commitment to enhancing productivity, sustainability and economic and social prosperity.”