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Beatrice, Neb. — Feb. 5, 2016 — The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named the Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer winner of a 2016 AE50 award.
The award was presented to Exmark representatives on Feb. 9 in a ceremony at the ASABE Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in Louisville, Ky.
AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative designs in engineering products or systems for the food and agriculture industries.
Exmark Director of Marketing Daryn Walters said winning the AE50 award validates the innovative features the Stand-On Spreader Sprayer brings to market.
“We designed the Stand-On Spreader Sprayer to raise the bar over existing machines in a number of important areas. From ergonomics, to the control system and layout, to spray and spread system innovations, we listened to the feedback of our customers and evolved our product to better suit their needs.”
Companies from around the world submit entries to the annual AE50 competition, and up to 50 of the best products are chosen by a panel of international engineering experts. The judges select products that will best advance engineering for the food and agriculture industries.
The AE50 awards program is sponsored by Resource to emphasize the role of new products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. These engineering developments help farmers, food processors, and equipment manufacturers cut costs, enhance quality, and increase profits.
Exmark Manufacturing was incorporated in 1982 as an independent manufacturer of professional turf care equipment. Today, it is a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional.
For more information, visit Exmark.com.
