The AEM Manufacturing Express made a first of its kind stop this week at The Utility Expo, joining more than 22,600 industry professionals at North America’s largest trade show for utility and infrastructure innovation. Set up in Lot E at the Kentucky Exposition Center, thousands of attendees saw the Manufacturing Express first hand, bringing hands-on engagement and grassroots advocacy to the heart of one of the industry’s most dynamic events.
The bus served as both an educational hub and a community gathering space, inviting visitors to take part in the Manufacturing Challenge, sign up for I Make America, and learn how advocacy strengthens the voice of the equipment manufacturing industry. Attendees walked away with more than just hats, water bottles, and coolers; they left with a deeper understanding of the power of collective action in shaping policies that keep U.S. manufacturing competitive and growing.
The stop at The Utility Expo served as a fitting finale to the Manufacturing Express’s 2025 tour through Texas, capping off a summer of meaningful conversations and new connections. Across every stop, Manufacturing Express events showcase how advocacy and innovation go hand in hand and Louisville proved no exception. Crowds are eager to learn how they could play a role in advancing the industry and enthusiastic to get involved.
At The Utility Expo, the Manufacturing Express was surrounded by an atmosphere of innovation and excitement. Spanning an incredible 1.5 million square feet, the event showcased live demos, cutting-edge equipment launches, and immersive field classrooms covering everything from jobsite technology to safety solutions. Twenty leading manufacturers, including several companies that The Manufacturing Express has visited, unveiled new equipment that’s redefining productivity and precision in utility construction.
But beyond the technology, The Utility Expo also emphasizes connection and community. From the high-energy HDD Rodeo competition to mental health awareness initiatives and live music, the event fosters a spirit of collaboration that mirrors the Manufacturing Express’s own mission: to bring people together, spark conversations, and celebrate the industry driving America forward.
Over the course of three days, the Manufacturing Express team engaged with thousands of attendees and welcomed over a thousand new supporters to the I Make America movement. As the 2025 tour comes to a close, the stop in Louisville served as a fitting finale uniting advocacy and celebrating innovation.
