Industry News Roundup: July 2026

Save the Date: Kentucky Defense and Aerospace Forum

On August 18th, The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers is hosting its Kentucky Defense and Aerospace Forum, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and policymakers connected to Kentucky's growing defense and aerospace supply chain. Details and registration are available on KAM's event page.

JerryRigEverything Stops by Constellium Muscle Shoals

Popular YouTube creator JerryRigEverything recently toured Constellium's Muscle Shoals facility, giving a wide audience a rare look inside how aluminum is actually made. MI2 was glad to help spread the video, which is a genuinely fun watch for anyone curious about the process behind the metal. Watch it here.

KPPC Needs Your Input on Its Industry Sustainability Survey

The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center, housed at the University of Louisville's J.B. Speed School of Engineering, is asking Kentucky manufacturers to complete a short, five-minute needs assessment survey. KPPC provides free, confidential, non-regulatory assistance on energy and water efficiency and waste minimization, and it's using this survey to shape how it allocates state and federal funding toward services manufacturers actually need. All responses stay confidential and are only shared externally in aggregate. Take the survey here.

KAM Wants Your Freight and Supply Chain Data

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers' Transportation, Logistics, and Infrastructure Policy Committee is running its 2026 Kentucky Manufacturing Freight and Supply Chain Assessment. The survey takes 7 to 10 minutes and covers freight movement, supply chain conditions, infrastructure needs, and transportation challenges facing Kentucky manufacturers. Results will be shared with the KYTC Freight Advisory Committee and used to shape state and federal advocacy priorities and long-range transportation planning. Responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate. Take the survey on their website.

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