The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the next leg of the "AEM Manufacturing Express," which will hit the road on Aug. 31, 2026, for the third consecutive year.

During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will stop at 18 manufacturing facilities across four states, amplifying the stories of the 2.2 million men and women who build, power and feed America.

"The AEM Manufacturing Express celebrates the people and communities at the heart of the equipment manufacturing industry," said Megan Tanel, AEM's president and CEO. "The continued popularity of this tour among our members is a testament to its impact. Across the country, millions of Americans play a role in making the equipment that builds our infrastructure and feeds our nation. This tour gives us an opportunity to recognize their hard work, share their stories and build pride in American-made equipment."

This August and September, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will travel to manufacturing facilities across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. At each stop, AEM will invite employees to take the "Manufacturing Challenge," an interactive online game, to learn more about the innovations that power modern equipment manufacturing. Attendees also will learn how to become advocates for the industry by joining I Make America, AEM's national grassroots program.

"This tour is about making it easy for workers to turn pride into action," said Kip Eideberg, AEM's senior vice president of government and industry relations. "The 'AEM Manufacturing Express' meets workers where they are — at their workplace — and gives them the tools to become an advocate through I Make America."

To date, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" has visited 23 states and Washington, D.C. The tour launched in 2024, traveling to more than 80 stops in 20 states.

The Northeast leg tour stops include:

• 8/31: REMA TIP TOP, East Windsor, Conn.

• 9/1: Whelen Engineering, Chester, Conn.

• 9/2: Indeco, Milford, Conn.

• 9/3: OEM Controls Inc., Shelton, Conn.

• 9/8: New Holland, New Holland, Pa.

• 9/9: Manitowoc, Shady Grove, Pa.

• 9/10: Rockland Manufactiring, Bedford, Pa.

• 9/11: McLanahan Corporation, Hollidaysburg, Pa.

• 9/14: Star Safety Technologies, Avon, N.Y.

• 9/16: Carlisle, TyrFil, Berea, Ohio

• 9/17: Erie Strayer, Erie, Pa.

• 9/18: Midland Machinery, Tonawanda, N.Y.

• 9/21: Parker Hannifin, Lewisburg, Ohio

• 9/21: Wagner-Smith Equipment Co., Dayton, Ohio

• 9/22: The Timken Company, North Canton, Ohio

• 9/23: Skylift Inc., Lorain, Ohio

• 9/24: Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio

• 9/28: Steelwrist, Newington, Conn.