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AM General Touts Benefits Of New Owners

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

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AM General Touts Benefits Of New Owners

105mm howitzer firing from an AM General Humvee. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

The acquisition of light tactical vehicle manufacturer AM General this month by a private equity firm that focuses on manufacturing companies will aid the company in its customer commitments, Andy Hove, CEO of AM General, said on Wednesday. “We have an owner now that understands our basic mission is manufacturing and manufacturing excellence,” Hove said during an exhibitor webinar as part of the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference this is being held virtually this year. “And we have…

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