(NAFB.com) – The AEM Manufacturing Express concluded its cross-country tour when it returned home to Wisconsin for final stops. The tour launched on July 1 and traveled across 22 states, celebrating the 2.3 million men and women of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and highlighting their roles in building, powering, and feeding the world. The tour, launched by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, stopped at 80 equipment manufacturers across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. “The AEM Manufacturing Express has been a unique platform to celebrate the grit and determination of the men and women in the equipment manufacturing industry,” says AEM President Megan Tanel. Throughout the tour, AEM showcased the cutting-edge technology and innovations that drive the industry. Each stop featured an interactive experience called the “Manufacturing Challenge” that gave people the chance to test their knowledge. Participating manufacturers included companies like AGCO, CNH Industrial, Deere and Company, Kubota, and many others.