Wes Morin, VP of Operations of AquiSense, KAM's Small Manufacturer of the Year

Wes Morin, VP of Operations of AquiSense, KAM's Small Manufacturer of the Year

Author: Griffin Meredith, Tommy Lawson December 30, 2025 Duration: 22:40

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Wes Morin, Vice President of Operations at AquiSense, a Kentucky-based water technology company recently named Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM).

AquiSense is a global leader in UV-LED water disinfection technology, designing and manufacturing systems that help provide safe, clean water across residential, commercial, industrial, and humanitarian applications.

AquiSense earned the KAM Small Manufacturer of the Year Award for its innovation, operational excellence, and impact in the water technology space. Under Wes’s operational leadership, the company has successfully scaled advanced manufacturing processes while maintaining quality, efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement.

From product development to production execution, AquiSense has demonstrated how a small manufacturer can compete — and lead — on a global stage.

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We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com


Griffin Meredith and Tommy Lawson host Built In The Bluegrass, a conversation that digs into the stories behind the products and innovations coming from Kentucky. This isn't just about what gets made, but about the people who make it-the manufacturers, engineers, and creative minds who are building businesses and solving problems right here. Each episode pulls up a stool for a genuine talk, exploring the intersections of craft, technology, and smart business practices that define modern making. You'll hear about the unexpected challenges in a startup's first production run, the clever adaptation of an old-world skill to a new market, or how a family workshop evolved into a global supplier. The landscape of this podcast is rich with practical knowledge, from shop floor logistics and material science to the personal journeys of resilience and vision that fuel these ventures. It’s a direct line to the ingenuity thriving in our communities, offering a refreshingly grounded perspective on education, industry, and hands-on creation. Tune in to discover the tangible results of passion and hard work, and maybe even find a bit of inspiration for your own projects along the way.
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