Vogel in second year as Amerequip apprentice

More than 125 high school students and teachers from Kiel, New Holstein, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah and Howards Grove toured Amerequip in Kiel to learn more about apprenticeships and job opportunities in manufacturing.

Amerequip opened its doors Saturday to show off its recent addition, nearly doubling its size, and creating new jobs.

Jim Lax (center) of Kiel recently retired after 30 years of service from Amerequip.

Glenn Reid retired last Friday from Amerequip, which has plants in New Holstein and Kiel.

Maikan Inphachack of Sheboygan recently retired after 19 years of service at Amerequip, which has plants in New Holstein and Kiel. 

Steve Kossman retired Tuesday, August 5 from Amerequip following 23 years of service.

Bonnie Byng of Stockbridge recently retired after 20 years of service at Amerequip.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took part Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony at Amerequip Corp. to celebrate phase two of the expansion of the company's Kiel plant.