Adaptix TM is Bullard’s next-generation Type II safety helmet, designed and built in Cynthiana, Kentucky, by the company that invented the hard hat.

Bullard introduced the first commercially available hard hat in 1919, changing workplace safety forever. That legacy of invention continues today. Adaptix is built for modern job sites where workers face multiple hazards, shifting tasks, and long hours on the job. It delivers Type II protection against both top and lateral impacts while offering a removable flexible brim with multiple color combinations that allows the helmet to adapt across applications without requiring multiple helmets.

The helmet is engineered for real-world use with intuitive adjustment points, balanced weight distribution, and design choices that support comfort, cleanability, and long-term wear. Optional add-ons like MIPS, which helps manage rotational forces during angled impacts, and Twiceme technology, which allows critical wearer information to be accessed via smartphone, reinforce Bullard’s belief that safety equipment should work with the worker, not against them.

Bullard’s commitment to innovation spans more than a century and is recognized by induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. That same inventive mindset drives Adaptix. From concept through production, the helmet is developed and manufactured in Kentucky by teams who understand industrial safety firsthand.

Airheads is a brand long loved by people of all ages for its chewy texture, tangy fruit flavors and bright colors. Invented in Erlanger, KY, and celebrating 40 years in 2026, Airheads are available in original bar form as well as chewy and intense bite-sized pieces called Airheads Bites. For a sweetly sour candy that packs a punch, Airheads Xtremes belts and bites are available. Airheads are perfect for a quick treat, social gatherings and for sharing with others.

BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems

SCIENCE. SERVICE. SAFETY.

BlazeMaster® CPVC compound is a Louisville made innovation that quietly saves lives from fire. With over one billion feet installed globally, it is the most specified nonmetallic fire sprinkler pipe and fitting system in the world. Backed by Lubrizol Corporation’s nearly 60 years of CPVC expertise, it delivers economical, sustainable, and effective fire protection for residential and commercial buildings, helping protect people and property from fire.

Our award-winning Cachaça is a uniquely Brazilian style of rum that, unlike most of its peers, is crafted from pure, unprocessed sugarcane rather than molasses. Freshly pressed cane nectar is double pot-distilled & cut with naturally demineralized water from a private mountain spring in Brazil’s southern Serra do Mar mountains. This quintessentially Brazilian rum is rested for six months – giving it an unmistakable floral bouquet that is balanced by a comfortingly earthy palate and a smooth, refreshing finish.

The CLARK S-SERIES is designed to be SMART, STRONG, and SAFE with operator-focused features and durable components. The S-SERIES line is a revolution in forklift design that integrates advanced operator ergonomics and industry-leading safety features. The CLARK S20 series comes standard with an interactive 5.6” LCD dash display featuring on-board diagnostics, a powertrain protection system, as well as audible and visual warnings. The CLARK S20 series has a lower overall cost of ownership when compared with trucks in a similar category. The hydraulic operating pressure is optimized, reducing overall fuel consumption, and the transmission and axle are separate, simplifying service and reducing length of service calls. The S20 series comes standard with an open core radiator, which reduces engine heat and operates more efficiently. The force-cooled wet disc brakes on the S20 further reduce the total cost of ownership, with a constant flow of oil around the brakes at all times. Other standard features include an automatically applied parking brake, speed limit control, and a steering column with an adjustable tilt range of 30 degrees that allows operators of various heights and sizes to navigate the operators’ compartment with ease. CLARK is an American brand of forklifts driven around the world with R&D and manufacturing facilities located in Lexington, KY.

Cornbread Hemp THC Seltzers are made in Kentucky, by Kentuckians, from Kentucky-grown hemp. Clean. Refreshing. Responsibly crafted. Cornbread Hemp’s THC seltzers are on the cutting edge of disrupting the regulated beverage marketplace and re-defining what a refreshing adult beverage can be. We think that’s pretty cool — and we think you will too. Cast your vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky.

Hercules Manufacturing Company, proudly based in Henderson, Kentucky, designs and builds premium custom refrigerated and dry freight truck bodies that power supply chains across the country. Every body is engineered for durability, performance, precision, and built to protect temperature-sensitive goods and withstand the toughest daily demands.

From concept to completion, each truck body is handcrafted by skilled Kentucky workers who take pride in quality, innovation, and American manufacturing. Hercules isn’t just building truck bodies, we’re building the backbone of cold storage logistics and helping businesses deliver safely, efficiently, and reliably every single day.

Siemens Mobility’s railroad crossing package is the technology behind many of the train crossings you see on roads across the country. It includes the gates, controls, and monitoring systems that work together to warn people when a train is coming and help crossings operate safely and reliably. These systems are built to last and use smart digital features to monitor their own condition and alert crews if something needs attention—helping prevent issues before they cause delays. In use at more than 30,000 railroad crossings across the U.S., Siemens Mobility’s crossing solutions help protect communities while keeping trains and traffic moving smoothly.

fLEX is an athlete-inspired traction testing device designed to measure how playing surfaces truly perform under game-speed movement. By replicating the dynamic interaction between cleat and surface, fLEX captures real-time force–energy responses that reflect what athletes actually experience. The system delivers actionable metrics on traction, surface power, energy return, and fatigue, enabling data-driven decisions that enhance performance and reduce injury risk. fLEX has tested professional stadiums worldwide and has been deployed for governing body tournaments, including match testing at the 2025 Club World Cup, providing objective, field-ready insights for elite competition environments.

JAVS FlexMic JM-24B Boundary Microphone
Designed to be seen. Engineered to be heard.

The FlexMic JM-24B redefines what a boundary microphone can be. With a sleek, low-profile design and a dynamic LED light bar, it brings a modern, unmistakable presence to any table.

When the mic activates, the animated light bar comes alive — providing clear visual feedback while adding a refined, high-tech aesthetic to courtrooms, council chambers, and executive boardrooms.

Performance is just as impressive. The JM-24B features six selectable polar patterns, giving you the flexibility to adapt to any environment. From focused single-speaker pickup to wider coverage for multiple participants, one microphone adjusts to the room without the need for additional equipment.

Simple to configure. Built for professional environments. Designed for clarity.

Crafted with Kentucky precision, the FlexMic JM-24B combines innovative design with reliable performance — delivering a microphone that looks exceptional and performs even better. Proof that world-class technology doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley or outer space. Sometimes it comes from right here in the Bluegrass State.

At Hyster‑Yale Materials Handling in Berea, Kentucky, we proudly manufacture military‑designated forklifts—including the M429, M074, M174, and M229—engineered to support critical Department of Defense logistics and base operations. Trusted by the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy, these forklifts are built for uncompromising durability, delivering reliable performance in the most demanding environments. Backed by a partnership with the U.S. military that dates to World War II, Hyster brings decades of proven expertise to every truck we build. By combining time‑tested commercial platforms with purpose‑driven military enhancements, Hyster delivers rugged, mission‑ready lift trucks designed for long service life, ease of maintenance, and seamless integration across defense operations worldwide.

King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and, by 1940, converted it to a blended whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968.

In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the lapsed label paying homage to the brand’s past. Today the King of Kentucky Brand provides whiskey connoisseurs with a rare look into Brown-Forman’s barrel archives through an on-going release of ultra-premium Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey single barrel expressions.

King of Kentucky is an annual, ongoing single barrel release, presented at barrel-strength and minimally-filtered. Each barrel is unique, and due to their rarity, there is no defined annual volume.

The package design reflects the aging process, featuring personal craftsmanship. Each hand-filled, bottled, wax-dipped, and numbered bottle will detail its origin on the front and back, all chosen by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris.

Link-Belt Cranes (of Lexington, KY) proudly introduces the TCC-1800, a 180-ton (163-metric ton) telescopic crawler crane to fill a critical market need between the 250-ton TCC-2500 and 140-ton TCC-1400 and expand the product line with unmatched performance.

Link-Belt developed the TCC-1800 after extensive customer feedback and thousands of hours of design and testing to ensure its newest telecrawler upholds its legacy of delivering trusted, high-performance cranes.

“We identified a customer demand for telecrawler models between 150 and 200 tons,” said Product Manager of Crawler Cranes Michael Dawson. “The TCC-1800 is Link-Belt’s solution to fulfill this segment and answer the bell when it comes to customer needs.”

Engineered for parts commonality and reliability, the TCC-1800 incorporates robust undercarriage components such as rollers, chains, and nylon pad inserts proven on the TCC-2500. By utilizing designs from other models, this crane’s lower is engineered for the toughest conditions, maximizing its lifetime.

Maker’s Mark® is the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon driven by a vision for better flavor and a better world. In 1953, founders Margie and Bill Samuels, Sr. broke from tradition—burning the family’s 170-year-old recipe to create a bold, balanced bourbon made with soft red winter wheat for signature sweetness and creaminess. From the start, the Samuels went to remarkable lengths to craft uncompromisingly delicious bourbon—a perfectly unreasonable spirit that endures today. Every bottle is still made in Loretto, hand-dipped in red wax, every barrel rotated by hand and every decision guided by the brand’s higher purpose.

Whelan Machine is proud to manufacture the launcher system for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), a fifth-generation, long-range precision strike weapon deployed by the U.S. and allied navies and ground forces. Developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, the NSM operates at high subsonic speeds (Mach 0.7–0.9) with a range exceeding 185 kilometers. The system utilizes an advanced imaging infrared seeker for autonomous target recognition, a sea-skimming flight profile. and stealth-oriented design to enhance survivability and lethality.

Whelan Machine manufactures key elements of the NSM launcher system, including the internal frame, rail assembly, and supporting structural components. These parts are produced by our highly skilled machinists using advanced three- and five-axis CNC machining centers, then integrated by experienced assembly technicians. All work is performed within our 70,000-SF manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Whelan also produces NSM training units that support the readiness and effectiveness of U.S. warfighters.

The Papas family has owned and operated Papas Candies in Covington, Kentucky for over 90 years. We’ve been producing Opera Creams in small batches using the same recipes invented by our great-grandfather in the 1930s. He created Opera Cream to sell to concertgoers at Cincinnati Music Hall during the show’s intermissions because its delectable taste could only be compared to the richest Italian Opera. Over the years, it’s become a staple of holiday traditions, with generations of families seeking out Papas branded Opera Creams. We like to think it reminds people of home because the unique taste of Opera Cream is mixed with years of tradition folded into every bite. Today, maintaining the distinctive flavor of Opera Cream is very important to us. We haven’t swapped any ingredients for cheaper alternatives and the process is still the same as it was 70 years ago when our grandfather started manufacturing candy.

A PearlAqua Micro UV-C LED water disinfection system, proudly built in Kentucky, is currently aboard the International Space Station inside NASA’s Potable Water Dispenser. Launched into orbit on a SpaceX rocket, the system has been providing safe drinking water to astronauts since 2023. Small in size but critical for the crew, the system is compact, energy-efficient, and rigorously designed to meet the demands of space. The PWD was developed by Leidos for NASA, with AquiSense providing the UV-C LED water disinfection component.

Our LED technology disinfects water without the use of mercury vapors or other harmful chemicals by using UV light to disrupt the DNA of bacteria, preventing them from reproducing. Our product offerings range from small point-of-use units, like the PearlAqua Micro, to large-scale PearlAqua Kilo/Tera units that treat millions of gallons of water per day. Applications include: whole-home treatment, RVs and boats, food and beverage, municipal drinking water, wastewater discharge, and much more.

The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System provides the last line of defense for US Navy and Allied partner ships. It is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun that can defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in threats on land and at sea. It most recently was in the news when it was used to defeat an incoming threat launched by the Houthis against the USS Gravely on January 31, 2024. Without the Phalanx weapon system, the ship carrying over 300 US service members most likely would have sustained significant damage and casualties. The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is manufactured at the Raytheon facility in Louisville, KY and supported by many other suppliers in the state of Kentucky.

For 175 years, Corning has combined scientific innovation with cutting-edge manufacturing to create life changing materials. Corning’s Harrodsburg facility is home to the world’s largest and most advanced manufacturing line for consumer electronics cover glass.

Made in Kentucky and used in billions of devices around the world, Corning’s glass and glass ceramics combine best-in-class materials science with next-generation processing to create devices that resist damage like never before.

Made in Northern Kentucky, Indy Honeycomb manufactures precision welded metallic honeycomb used in some of the most advanced applications in the world. Inspired by the strength of a beehive, honeycomb structures deliver incredible strength while remaining lightweight. Built from high-performance alloys, our components withstand extreme heat and harsh environments. Indy Honeycomb products are used in commercial aircraft engines, spacecraft, missile defense systems, armored vehicles, data centers, and critical infrastructure, helping protect lives and improve performance. From the skies above to national defense, Kentucky-made honeycomb helps power and protect the world.

Recoil’s wildfire suppression systems are manufactured by the talented team at Aerospace Composites Solutions in Morgantown, KY. These tanks feature a revolutionary design constructed from rugged aerospace carbon fiber composite materials and environmentally friendly pneumatic systems. These are the only internal and external helicopter fire suppression tanks fabricated with these advanced materials in the global market today. These systems are exceptionally lightweight and reliable, giving operators more payload and performance capability. Ideal for military, government contract, or commercial operations, These Tsunami systems are designed to meet standards for each airframe, military standards and government contract requirements.

For 40 years, the Toyota Camry has been a cornerstone of Central Kentucky’s economy, built with pride and supporting thousands of jobs at Toyota Kentucky in Georgetown. Its reputation for quality and reliability has made it America’s best-selling passenger car for 23 consecutive years. 

Nationwide Uniforms by Fechheimer, located in Hodgenville, Kentucky, is a trusted American manufacturer of U.S.-made military uniform programs serving all branches of the United States Military. Every program is thoughtfully engineered and meticulously manufactured to meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and performance. Rooted in Kentucky craftsmanship, Nationwide Uniforms combines precision design, rigorous manufacturing discipline, and a deep respect for those who serve—delivering uniforms that are built with purpose, pride, and unwavering commitment to excellence, right here in the USA.

A defining milestone in Nationwide Uniforms’ legacy is its role in the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) program. The AGSU represents a meaningful return to the U.S. Army’s historic service uniform—one that honors tradition, heritage, and the enduring identity of the American Soldier. Nationwide Uniforms was proud to partner with the United States Army to help bring this iconic program back to life, applying modern manufacturing expertise while remaining faithful to the uniform’s historical significance. Contributing to the AGSU program was both a responsibility and an honor, reinforcing Nationwide Uniforms’ commitment to preserving military heritage while meeting contemporary performance and production standards.

Manufactured right in the state of Kentucky, Nationwide Uniforms by Fechheimer reflects the strength of American craftsmanship and the pride of local production. This commitment to U.S. manufacturing supports domestic jobs, strengthens communities, and ensures reliability, traceability, and uncompromising quality. Built with purpose and produced with pride, Nationwide Uniforms by Fechheimer delivers uniforms worthy of those who serve—made in the USA.

The WaterStep WOWCart is a NSF certified mobile water treatment plant that can provide up to 10,000 gallons of safe water daily.

This unit utilizes two-stage particle filtration, ultraviolet disinfection, chlorine, and carbon filtration to convert natural sources to safe drinking water in disasters or other situations where municipal water is offline. It is manufactured completely by volunteers at WaterStep’s headquarters in Louisville, KY.

The WOWCart has been deployed in Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Jamaica following hurricanes and flooding, and is relied upon by the Army Corps of Engineers for projects in Mississippi and Alaska.

Efforts are underway to create a network of WOWCarts across Kentucky called the LilyPad. This anticipatory action bolsters preparedness in the most disaster-prone state and ensures safe water access when disaster strikes, without the waste of plastic bottles.

The Wicked Smart Pad® is designed specifically for senior care settings and is the first of its kind. This washable, dryable, and reusable pad is equipped with advanced sensors that detect moisture events in real time, rapidly sensing as little as one ounce of urine and sending alerts to caregivers. The product is FDA-regulated, manufactured in the U.S., and commercially available.