Kent Machine

Kent Machine’s President, Michael Jackson, has been named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025 for his work in advanced manufacturing and logistics. Conexus recently announced the fifth annual Rising 30, an exclusive group of young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics sectors.

The Rising 30 program, presented by Purdue University, continues Conexus Indiana's commitment to strengthening and promoting Indiana's vital manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. These honorees represent exceptional talent under the age of 30 who are already reshaping Indiana's largest industry sector and will lead it into the next era of innovation.

Rising 30 candidates are nominated by their employer or an industry representative, and winners are selected based on their career accomplishments to date. In the coming year, the Rising 30 honorees will participate in Conexus Indiana’s work by serving as thought leaders on topics including technology adoption and workforce development.

"When I visit our manufacturing facilities across Indiana, I'm always struck by the ingenuity of our young talent," said Jay Wirts, President and CEO of Conexus Indiana. "These Rising 30 honorees aren't just building products—they're building the future of Hoosier manufacturing and ensuring our families and communities thrive. Each one of them represents why Indiana continues to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing and logistics powerhouse for generations to come.”

The 2025 Rising 30 honorees were honored during a special event on Thursday, May 15 in downtown Indianapolis. To view bios of each honoree, visit https://lnkd.in/gUwzpNf.

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Kent Machine is excited to announce the arrival of our new Haas VF3YT machining center!

Not only does this machine improve our current capabilities, but it also adds new capabilities. It features a high-torque 4th axis and is wired for 3+2 for future use. This machine represents another step in our commitment to continuous improvement. Stay tuned for future announcements!