Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) had been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the “Operational Excellence” category. These awards recognize companies that use new digital tools and technology to improve how they work and get better results on the shop floor.

Being selected as a finalist highlights KMA’s focus on the future of manufacturing. By using better data and smarter tools, our teams are making our production lines stronger and more reliable. This honor follows the recent opening of Gateway200, which is our most advanced facility yet. It uses more automation to make work safer and improve the quality of every product we build.

The 2026 finalists represent the best in the industry, showing progress in areas like artificial intelligence, teamwork and cleaner manufacturing. This program identifies companies that are leading the way in changing how things are made.

As a finalist, KMA is being celebrated as one of the top manufacturers in the world. The winner will be announced in June at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala, where leaders will meet to talk about how new technology is helping the manufacturing industry grow and succeed.