Earlier this month, Auburn Manufacturing CEO Kathie Leonard had the honor to speak at South by Southwest 2025, joining a panel discussion about AMI and the current state of U.S. manufacturing. Titled “Smart, Sustainable, Streamlined: Factories of the Future,” Kathie collaborated with other global thought leaders and industry experts to dive into emerging technologies and steps that companies like AMI can take to future-proof their business in the years ahead.
To quote Kathie herself, “There is no better time to highlight America’s factories of the future and where manufacturing will go in the decades ahead. With over four decades of experience as a Maine manufacturer, we have successfully served customers during good economic times and bad, and in all sorts of public policy environments.”
Kathie’s participation in a prestigious event like SXSW underscores AMI’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve and contributing to advanced manufacturing practices. From innovating, expanding, and hiring to navigating the current economic landscape, AMI is well positioned for the future.