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Challenge Manufacturing Challenge is a leading employee-owned Tier 1 supplier of engineered modular assemblies and metal form Challenge Mfg.

Company is a leading employee-owned Tier 1 supplier of engineered modular assemblies and metal formed products to the global automotive industry. Founded in 1981, Challenge is headquartered in Walker, Michigan, and employs approximately 3,000 people across numerous manufacturing facilities in North America. The company specializes in the production of complex underbody, upper structures and roof h

ousing assemblies utilizing advanced robotic automation joining technologies as well as a high-speed progressive and transfer stamping processes. For more information, visit www.challenge-mfg.com

We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our school supply drive in Walker, MI, Kansas City, MO, Bridgeton,...
05/09/2024

We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our school supply drive in Walker, MI, Kansas City, MO, Bridgeton, MO and Cusseta, AL! 🎉 Thanks to our wonderful community, we've made a meaningful difference by providing students with the essential tools for a successful education. Your generosity has truly transformed lives and set the stage for an amazing school year. Thank you for your incredible support! 🌟📚

🎉 We’ve reached a major milestone! Our facility has just made its first hourly hires for our NEW location in Spartanburg...
04/09/2024

🎉 We’ve reached a major milestone! Our facility has just made its first hourly hires for our NEW location in Spartanburg, SC. A warm welcome to our new team members! 🌟 We’re excited about what’s to come and look forward to achieving great things together. 😊

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication that fuels our nation. Whether you're enjoying a wel...
02/09/2024

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication that fuels our nation. Whether you're enjoying a well-deserved break or working hard to make a difference, your efforts are appreciated. Take this time to relax, recharge, and recognize the value of every job well done. Here’s to the strength and spirit of all workers! 💪🌟

Our Northlake, TX team had an incredible time celebrating Jersey Day! Everyone showed off their favorite sports jerseys,...
29/08/2024

Our Northlake, TX team had an incredible time celebrating Jersey Day! Everyone showed off their favorite sports jerseys, making it a fun and engaging way to connect. 🏈

We had a blast with Jersey Day! Everyone rocked their favorite sports jerseys, and it was a great way to have fun and co...
27/08/2024

We had a blast with Jersey Day! Everyone rocked their favorite sports jerseys, and it was a great way to have fun and connect with each other. 🏈

Thanks for making it awesome, team!

Today, we're celebrating National Dog Day by sharing our love for our furry friends. Feel free to share photos of your p...
26/08/2024

Today, we're celebrating National Dog Day by sharing our love for our furry friends. Feel free to share photos of your pets in the comments! Let’s take a moment to appreciate the companionship and happiness they bring to our lives. 🐶

23/08/2024

🔧✨ Ever wondered what it’s like to be an employee-owner? At Challenge Manufacturing, our team is more than just a workforce—we’re stakeholders in our success! Watch our latest video to hear from our incredible employees about what employee ownership means to them and how it drives their passion and commitment every day. 📈💪

Feeling sour? Not at Our Plant 9 in Cuesseta, AL - we celebrated National Lemonade Day with a splash of sweetness and lo...
22/08/2024

Feeling sour? Not at Our Plant 9 in Cuesseta, AL - we celebrated National Lemonade Day with a splash of sweetness and lots of smiles! 🍋

🎉 We had the pleasure of hosting students from Oakland Community College, giving them an exclusive industry tour and val...
14/08/2024

🎉 We had the pleasure of hosting students from Oakland Community College, giving them an exclusive industry tour and valuable interview experiences. It was fantastic to connect with the next generation of professionals and show them what we’re all about. 🌟

In July and August, we proudly welcomed new employee-owners into our ESOP! The celebrations were truly inspiring and upl...
07/08/2024

In July and August, we proudly welcomed new employee-owners into our ESOP! The celebrations were truly inspiring and uplifting as the Challenge team united to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members.

We are excited to share that our Plant 11 in Richmond, KY has received the Governor’s Safety and Health Award from the K...
02/08/2024

We are excited to share that our Plant 11 in Richmond, KY has received the Governor’s Safety and Health Award from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet for the second year in a row! 🎉👏 In 2023, our Challenge team achieved a remarkable record of no lost time injuries or illnesses, thanks to their commitment to safety and health. A huge thank you to our incredible team for making safety a top priority every day! 🛡️🌟

🎉 Meet the HR Team at Plant 7! 🎉This month, we’re excited to feature our amazing HR team, led by Natalie Hill, and suppo...
29/07/2024

🎉 Meet the HR Team at Plant 7! 🎉

This month, we’re excited to feature our amazing HR team, led by Natalie Hill, and supported by Casey Bettis, Jennifer Horne, and Kristi Newhall. They play a crucial role in handling everyday employee questions, supporting cross-departmental goals, and keeping up with our business needs. But that’s not all—they’ve also built fantastic relationships with both employees and leaders, making a real difference in our company culture. Thanks for everything you do!

We're thrilled to announce that 482 new employee-owners have joined our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, making our team n...
18/07/2024

We're thrilled to announce that 482 new employee-owners have joined our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, making our team now 2,396 strong! 🎉 At Challenge, we believe in the power of collective effort towards shared goals. Thank you to all our employee-owners for your dedication and commitment to our success! 🌟

🏁 What a day at Berlin Raceway for our 3rd annual employee event! Big thanks to our awesome West Michigan team  members ...
16/07/2024

🏁 What a day at Berlin Raceway for our 3rd annual employee event! Big thanks to our awesome West Michigan team members for joining us in the fun—networking, devouring delicious food, winning awesome prizes, and cheering on our very own Ryan Holztlander, who sped to victory! 🎉🏆

Today, we proudly celebrate a milestone as we recognize Doug Bradley's outstanding 37-year journey with us! We are grate...
08/07/2024

Today, we proudly celebrate a milestone as we recognize Doug Bradley's outstanding 37-year journey with us! We are grateful for his leadership and dedication to Challenge! 🌟

🎆 Wishing you a joyful Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨ Today, we honor the land of free and the home of the brave.
04/07/2024

🎆 Wishing you a joyful Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨ Today, we honor the land of free and the home of the brave.

Congratulations to the Program Management team for being recognized as our Team of the Month for June! This team excels ...
28/06/2024

Congratulations to the Program Management team for being recognized as our Team of the Month for June! This team excels in collaborating to successfully launch new customer programs for both new and existing vehicles. We celebrate these outstanding achievements and eagerly anticipate their continued excellence in future endeavors!

🎉 We had a fantastic time celebrating our Business Development team at Woodraw Duckpin Bowling! 🎳 It was a memorable eve...
25/06/2024

🎉 We had a fantastic time celebrating our Business Development team at Woodraw Duckpin Bowling! 🎳 It was a memorable event filled with fun, camaraderie, and appreciation for all their hard work. Cheers to our amazing team! 🌟

Say hello to our talented group of summer interns who are bringing fresh perspectives and energy to Challenge! Throughou...
24/06/2024

Say hello to our talented group of summer interns who are bringing fresh perspectives and energy to Challenge! Throughout the summer, they'll be diving into projects, collaborating with teams across Challenge, and infusing creativity into everything they do.

Join us in supporting their journey as they learn and grow with us. Here's to a summer filled with innovation and success! 🎉

Today, Challenge commemorates Juneteenth, reflecting on the end of slavery and reaffirming our commitment to diversity, ...
19/06/2024

Today, Challenge commemorates Juneteenth, reflecting on the end of slavery and reaffirming our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are excited to announce our Plant 11 in Richmond, KY has been awarded the Toyota Excellence Launch Award. This achiev...
17/06/2024

We are excited to announce our Plant 11 in Richmond, KY has been awarded the Toyota Excellence Launch Award. This achievement highlights our commitment to excellence and teamwork at every level. Congratulations to the entire team!

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Your strength and guidance inspire us every day. From all of us at...
16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Your strength and guidance inspire us every day. From all of us at Challenge, thank you for everything you do!

14/06/2024

June is National Safety Month! Let's stregthen workplace safety with renewed commitment. Prioritizing awareness and education is vital for accident prevention. 🦺

🎉 Celebrating   with sprinkles, smiles, and all the sweet treats you can dream of! 🍩✨
07/06/2024

🎉 Celebrating with sprinkles, smiles, and all the sweet treats you can dream of! 🍩✨

🙌 Big things are happening! Our brand new website is coming soon! Stay tuned for a fresh, dynamic, and user-friendly exp...
05/06/2024

🙌 Big things are happening! Our brand new website is coming soon! Stay tuned for a fresh, dynamic, and user-friendly experience. 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that our Plant 9 in Cusseta, Alabama has won the Honda Supplier Performance Award for Quality...
04/06/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our Plant 9 in Cusseta, Alabama has won the Honda Supplier Performance Award for Quality and Delivery! 🌟🏆 This achievement reflects our team's dedication to excellence and our unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality products on time. Thank you to Honda for recognizing our efforts, and a huge congratulations to our hardworking team!

Remember: self-care is essential for overall well-being. Beyond the workplace, prioritize your mental health with activi...
23/05/2024

Remember: self-care is essential for overall well-being. Beyond the workplace, prioritize your mental health with activities that rejuvenate and restore. Whether it's mindfulness exercises, hobbies you love, or simply quiet reflection, make time for yourself.

🏆✨ Celebrating Excellence! 🏆✨ At our 2024 Annual Manufacturing Excellence Conference, we honored our outstanding plant l...
18/05/2024

🏆✨ Celebrating Excellence! 🏆✨ At our 2024 Annual Manufacturing Excellence Conference, we honored our outstanding plant leadership with a prestigious award ceremony. Recognizing excellence in delivery, safety, quality, cost, people, and maintenance, these awards highlight the dedication and hard work of our leaders. Among them, the highest honor was given to our Cusseta, AL plant for being the top-performing plant of 2023. Congratulations to all the winners! 🌟

We had an amazing time at the taco food truck event, courtesy of our corporate engagement committee in Walker, MI! 🎉🌮 A ...
16/05/2024

We had an amazing time at the taco food truck event, courtesy of our corporate engagement committee in Walker, MI! 🎉🌮 A big thank you to everyone who joined us!

🌟 We're thrilled to highlight our exceptional Materials Team at our Walker, MI location as our May Team of the Month! Le...
15/05/2024

🌟 We're thrilled to highlight our exceptional Materials Team at our Walker, MI location as our May Team of the Month! Led by Materials Manager, Casey Payne, this dynamic group of over 80 team members plays a pivotal role in our operations, from repacking and staging products for shipments to managing order entries and fostering strong customer relationships. Their unwavering dedication to excellence and adaptability inspire us every day, and we're proud to celebrate their achievements! 🌟

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Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
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Challenge Mfg. Company is a leading employee-owned Tier 1 supplier of engineered modular assemblies and metal formed products to the global automotive industry. Founded in 1981, Challenge is headquartered in Walker, Michigan, and employs approximately 3,000 people supported by 1,000 industrial robots across ten locations in North America and Asia. The company specializes in the production of complex underbody, upper structures and roof housing assemblies utilizing advanced robotic automation joining technologies as well as a high-speed progressive and transfer stamping processes.

What makes Challenge unique? Challenge is an employee-owned company. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows our team members to share in the value earned by the company. In 2017, Challenge was ranked as the 42nd largest ESOP Company in the US. By working together, we can help build a stronger financial future for everyone.

Challenge’s Mission: To be the best global supplier of automotive structures and provide value to our dedicated employee-owners.

For more information, visit www.challenge-mfg.com