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AED Advocacy Day Drives More Than 100 Congressional Meetings On Key Industry Issues

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) successfully concluded the 2026 Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, bringing together more than 75 equipment dealer executives, managers and industry professionals from across the United States for three days of education, advocacy and direct engagement w...

AED Applauds Farm Bill Passage, Urges Action on Year-Round E15

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AED - On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, a top priority for Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). "The farm economy is the backbone of our nation and equipment dealers are essential partners i...

$400 Million Refinery Breaks Ground in Duncan, Okla.

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Green Fuels Operating - The Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) and Stephens County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on May 29, 2026, for Green Fuels Operating's $400 million refinery. The refinery will be located at the site of a former refining complex dating to the 1920s, bringin...

AED Participates in White House Great American Agriculture Celebration

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AED - On March 27, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) joined farmers and ranchers from across the country at the Great American Agriculture Celebration hosted by President Trump at the White House. During the event, President Trump announced several proposals intended to assist the agricul...

AED Calls On House Ag Committee to Approve Farm Bill Proposal

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AED - On March 1, Associated Equipment Distributors sent a letter of support to House Agriculture Committee members, urging passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. "The farm economy is the backbone of our nation and equipment dealers are essen...

AED Foundation Surpasses $10 Million in Vision Fundraising Campaign

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AED - The AED Foundation announced it has surpassed $10 million in pledges for its Vision Fundraising Campaign, a bold, industry-wide initiative launched in 2020 to address the technician shortage and strengthen the long-term future of the equipment distribution industry. Originally introduced ...

Rokbak Recognises Dealer of the Year, Partnerships at AED

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Rokbak - The presence of Rokbak at the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit 2026 in the United States helped outline a strong strategy for the new year and brought the RA30 and RA40 trucks center stage in the wor...

AED Holds Annual Summit, CONDEX Show in Dallas, Texas

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) gathered Jan. 19-21 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, for its annual Summit/CONDEX. The event was an opportunity for members to network, attend seminars, fundraise and see what's new in the industry. CONDEX allowed equipment manufactur...

CEG Earns Major Membership Award From AED at Summit

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CEG - During the AED Summit/CONDEX event held Jan. 19-21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, the association's board of directors and fellow members honored Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) with an award commemorating 50 years of continuous membership. Ted McKeon (R), president of Construction Equip...

The AED Foundation's 10th Annual Gala & Live Auction Raises Over $485,000

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AED Foundation - The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) celebrated the success of its 10th Annual Gala and Live Auction, held Jan. 19, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, during the AED 2026 Summit. Presented by AEDF and ...

AED Advocacy Delivers Key Win for Equipment Industry in Final NDAA

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AED - On Dec. 17, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sending it to President Trump for his signature, following passage by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Importantly, the final bill did not include right to repair provisions that AED actively l...

AED Endorses OPOC.us as Exclusive Healthcare, Benefits Partner for Its Members

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce a new partnership with OPOC.us, endorsing the organization as the preferred healthcare and benefits partner for AED members. This partnership reflects AED's commitment to providing its members with access to innovative program...

AED Foundation, ASE Education Foundation Announce Partnership to Strengthen Career Pathways for Future Equipment Technicians

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) and the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to industry-recognized credentials and strengthen the connection between high school technical programs and careers in the equipment distribution i...

AED Foundation Hosts Career Day at Lake County Tech Campus in Ill.

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the success of its recent Lake County Career Day, held Oct. 17, 2025, at the Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake, Ill. The event drew a record 750 high school students from Lake County's automotive, construction skills and management, welding and fabrication p...

AED, NAEDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Align, Strengthen Voice of Equipment Dealers

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation Agreement (MOU) to formalize a collaborative partnership focused on aligning industry priorities and strengthening the unified voice...

Associated Equipment Distributors Announces American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall as Keynote Speaker at 2026 AED Summit

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 AED Summit on Jan. 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Duvall has led the American Farm Bureau Federation for nearly a decade. As a lea...

AED Women in Equipment Conference Sets Record Attendance, Celebrates Industry Progress

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the success of its 2025 Women in Equipment Conference, held on Sept. 17–19 in Chicago, Ill. The annual event reached new heights this year, drawing 131 attendees representing dealerships, manufacturers and service providers across al...

The AED Foundation Celebrates 100th Accredited College Program With Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Harriman

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced a major milestone: the accreditation of its 100th college program, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) — Harriman heavy equipment service technology program. This achievement highlights AEDF's ongoing mission to strengthen the p...

AED's 2025 Leadership Conference Empowers the Next Generation of Equipment Industry Leaders

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) successfully hosted its 2025 Leadership Conference August 5–7 in Las Vegas, Nev., bringing together dealer professionals from across North America for three days of leadership development and high-impact networking. Designed to strengthen lead...

AED Hosts Inaugural Sacramento Advocacy Days, Pushes for Growth

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its first-ever Sacramento Advocacy Day in California's state capital in May, bringing together equipment industry leaders from across the state to advocate for pro-growth policies and push back against excessive regulatory mandates that hinder job ...

Case IH's Kurt Coffey Joins Influential OEM Panel at 2026 AED Summit

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH North America at CNH Industrial America LLC, to the lineup of esteemed panelists for the OEM panel discussion at the 2026 AED Summit, taking place January 19–21 in Dallas, Texas. ...

AED Foundation Celebrates Milestone: 115th Recognized High School Program A Key Victory in Vision Campaign to Tackle Skilled Technician Shortage

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced that Warrick Pathways and Career Center in Booneville, Ind., has become the 115th Recognized High School Program under its national workforce development initiative. This significant achievement marks a new milestone in the foundation's ongoing Vision c...

AED Reaches Agreement With CARB on ACF Rule Enforcement

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), in collaboration with the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, has reached a stipulation agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) concerning the enforcement of California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The agreement co...

Chairman Walberg Visits AED Member Buck & Knobby Equipment Company

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Associated Equipment Distributors - On May 9, 2025, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, chairman of the House Education and Workforce committees, toured Associated Equipment Distributor (AED) member Buck & Knobby Equipment Co. to engage with company leadership and employees on the critical role of small and family-owned businesses in drivin...

AED Commends House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package, Urges Swift Senate Action

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) issued the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed the comprehensive budget reconciliation package, which includes nearly all of AED's pro-growth tax policy agenda along with other key provisions strongly supported by the...

Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association (DSEDA) to Co-Locate 2026, 2027 Annual Meetings With AED Summit

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that the Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association (DSEDA) will co-locate its Annual Meeting with the AED Summit for the next two years, beginning with the 2026 event taking place Jan. 19-21, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year ...

AED Foundation to Spotlight Skilled Workforce Shortage at “Construction on the National Mall” 2025

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AED Foundation - The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) is proud to announce its participation in Association of Equipment Manufacturer's 2025 Construction on the National Mall. This showcase brings the construction industry to the heart of the nation's capital, offering a unique, interac...

AED Names Shane Wilker as Regional Manager of Far West

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the appointment of Shane Wilker as its newest regional manager, covering the Far West region, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. With more than 35 years of experience in the agricultural ind...

AED Announces Nikki Haley as 2026 Summit Headliner, Joined by Business, Military, Economic Leaders

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that Nikki Haley will be the featured keynote speaker at the 2026 AED Summit, taking place in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 19-21, 2026. Haley will be joined by a lineup of additional keynote speakers, including First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.),...

AED's 2025 Financial/HR Symposium Closes in Charlotte With Bold Ideas, Actionable Insights, Valuable Connections

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AED - The 2025 Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Financial/HR Symposium wrapped up in Charlotte, delivering two days of learning, networking and strategy-sharing for dealership leaders, HR professionals and finance executives across North America. "Our members are walking away with real t...

AED Sets Visionary Goals for Equipment Technology Careers

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Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Working with dealers and manufacturers, the distributors of the heavy equipment industry are on a mission to make careers in equipment technology more attractive to a younger pool of workers. Through its Vision 2025 initiative, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation believ...

Montabert Honors Komatsu East as Its Top Dealer at AED

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Montabert USA - Montabert USA announced that its top dealer honors for 2024 went to Komatsu East, which represents Montabert in the northeast Uni...

AED Members Gather in Orlando, Fla., For Annual Summit/CONDEX

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 15-17, 2025, for its annual Summit/CONDEX. The event was an opportunity for members to network, attend seminars, fundraise and see what's new in the industry. CONDEX allowed equipment manufacturers th...

AED Foundation's Gala, Auction Raises Over $165 Thousand

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AED Foundation - The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) announced the success of its 9th Annual Gala & Live Auction presented by AEDF & RB Global, held Jan. 15 during the AED 2025 Summit taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla. This highly anticipated ev...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Speak at AED Summit

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AED - AED announced that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak to AED members during the General Session at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16. In 2018, DeSantis was elected the 46th Governor of Florida. As Governor, he has led across a wide range of issues by successfully navigati...

AED Foundation Recognized High School Marks Record Year for AEDF Vision 2025

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced its 100th AEDF recognized high school program in North America. This milestone underscores the significant progress of AEDF's Vision 2025 workforce development initiative, aimed at strengthening the future of the equipment industry, with the goal of...

Twelve High Schools in Washington Achieve AED Foundation High School Recognition

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the recognition of 12 High School Equipment Technology Programs in Washington including the following schools: Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Wash.) Auburn High School (Auburn, Wash.) Coupeville High School (Co...

AED Outlines Tax Policy Priorities to Ways & Means Committee

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AED - On Oct. 15, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) submitted its priorities to the House Ways & Means Committee's Republican Tax Teams that are charged with studying key tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and preparing for next Congress' expected re...

AED Foundation, SkillsUSA Illinois Bring Students to Apprenticeship Pathway Event

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AED Foundation - On Oct. 8, high school students from across Chicagoland took significant steps toward careers in the equipment industry by learning essential diesel engine repair skills, trying their hand at operating equipment, polishing their interview techniques, and connecting with industry leaders. ...

Record-Breaking Attendance at AED's Fifth Annual Women in Equipment Conference

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) successfully hosted its fifth annual Women in Equipment Conference, held from Sept. 25-27 at the Limelight Hotel in Denver, Col. This year's event saw a record-breaking turnout with more than 125 attendees. The Women in Equipmen...

Maeda Mini Crawler Saves the Day for Rooftop A/C Project

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ALL Crane - Even in the crane business, where long booms and massive capacities are often coveted, bigger isn't always better. That's how a tiny crane that folds down to a mere 30 in. across ended up the hero of a rooftop utility project. Typically, air handling units are lifted atop tall bui...

New AED Chairman Ready to Help Chart Industry's Future

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CEG - John Shearer, CEO of 4Rivers Equipment and current AED chairman, took a less than traditional path to his leadership role in the equipment industry. After serving in the ...

AED Welcomes Jacob Asare to Government Affairs Team

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Jacob Asare to its government affairs team. This expansion reaffirms AED's dedication to providing comprehensive support and advocacy for its members while enhancing its overall influence in the industry. ...

AED Challenges Regulatory Overreach

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California challenging the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) "Advanced Clean Fleets" rulemaking. AED is one of two plaintiffs in the legal action, along with the Am...

State University of New York at Cobleskill Agricultural and Power Machinery, John Deere TECH Program Achieve AED Foundation Accreditation

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the accreditation of the Agricultural Power Machinery & John Deere TECH program at State University of New York at Cobleskill. This program is one of AE...

AED Announces Election of John Shearer as Chairman

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the election of John Shearer, CEO of 4 Rivers Equipment LLC, headquartered in Greeley, Colo., as chairman for t...

AED Gathers in Las Vegas for Annual Summit/CONDEX

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) convened for the group's annual summit/CONDEX at the Mirage in Las Vegas Jan. 16 to 18, 2024. In addition to networking, equipment dealers, manufacturers and service providers could attend seminars, fundraise and see what's new in the industry. ...

Montabert Honors Top Dealers at AED

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Montabert - Montabert USA has announced its top dealer awards for 2023. Two awards for highest achievement in sales were presented during the AED (Associated Equipment Dealers) Summit and ...

RubbleCrusher to Attend Its First AED Summit

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RubbleCrusher - RubbleCrusher is attending its first AED Summit in Las Vegas in January. At the show, RubbleCrusher will be displaying its compact, tracked, mobile jaw crushing unit, the RC150T, and will be on hand at booth 113 to answer any questions. The RC150T...

John Deere Construction & Forestry Makes $300,000 Donation to AED Foundation

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John Deere - Acknowledging and supporting the many challenges facing the industry, John Deere Construction & Forestry has made a donation of $300,000 to the AED Foundation (AEDF), helping to shape the ...

NAEDA Announces Employees for Scholarship Matching Program

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Farm Equipment - The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) announced that 47 dealership employees have been approved for the 2023 EDF Matching Scholarship Program. Each employee will receive a $2,000 scholarship: $1,000 from the EDF and $1,000 from the participating equipme...

NAEDA Establishes National OPE Dealer Council

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NAEDA - The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) announced the development and implementation of the NAEDA OPE Dealer Council. "The NAEDA OPE Dealer Council is critical to providing representation for OPE dealers in North America and effectively addressing OPE dea...

Komatsu Donates $250,000 to AED Foundation's Vision 2025 Initiative

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Komatsu - The current skills gap and workforce shortage issues facing OEMs and equipment distributors are daunting. To address these problems, the AED Foundation created Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribut...

AED Adds Stoltz, Promotes Porter

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Nichole Stoltz as senior regional manager and the promotion of Jonathan Porter, manager of government affairs, within the AED government affairs team. Stoltz has extensive experience in the heavy equipment ...

Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. Merges With AED

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FWEDA - The Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) board of directors met recently and ratified a membership vote to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). The merger is expected to be a seamless transition for FWEDA and is scheduled to be finalized by the end of August. "We are pl...

FWEDA Board Votes to Merge With AED, Sets Membership Vote

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Farm Equipment - The Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) board of directors voted May 15 to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FWEDA and the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) detailing the terms of a merger between the two associations. The merger requires app...

AED Board Names RMS President Russell Sheaffer as Director at Large

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oad Machinery & Supplies Co. - Road Machinery & Supplies Co. President, Russell Sheaffer was named Director at Large of the Associated Equipment Directors (AED) board. His nomination was approved by the AED ...

AED Holds Its Annual Summit/CONDEX in Chicago

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its annual summit/CONDEX Jan. 10 to 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Equipment dealers, manufacturers and service providers gathered to network, to see what is new in the industry and to learn what can help with their businesses...

ALL Crane Becomes Authorized Dealer of Maeda

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ALL Crane - The ALL Family of Companies is once again an authorized dealer of Maeda mini cranes. ALL also is adding 13 Maeda spider cranes to its own fleet. ALL's exclusive territo...

AED Foundation Raises Over $200,000 to Support Equipment Industry at Annual Gala, Live Auction

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation raised more than $200,000 at its annual Fundraising Gala & Live Auction held during AED's 2022 Summit in Orlando. Funds raised will be used to support foundation programs and its mission to address the equipment industry's technician shortage. The 6...

Johnsburg Diesel Equipment Technology Earns AED Foundation Recognition

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced its second successful high school recognition in the state of Illinois. The Johnsburg School District 12's Diesel Equipment Technology Program completed successful recognition by The AED Foundation. "Johnsburg District 12 demons...

Rokbak Enjoys Success at AED 2022, Looks Ahead to Busy Year

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Rokbak - Rokbak was a major presence at this year's Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit event, held in Florida on Jan. 17 to 19. The company met with potential and existing dealers as it prepares for one of its busiest years in recent history. Rokbak's ...

AED Holds Annual Summit, CONDEX in Orlando, Fla.

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its Summit Jan. 17-19 at Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla. Like all other businesses, equipment dealers as a group have faced some real challenges over the past couple of years, between Covid-19 restrictions and the ...

39 College Students are First to Receive Scholarships From AEDF

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) has awarded scholarships to 39 students representing 13 schools across North America, totaling nearly $80,000 in scholarships. The students are the first to receive scholarships from the Foundation, which have been funded by a generous donation o...

AEDF Announces Vision 2025 Goal Increase

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced a significant change to Vision 2025, a five-year-long campaign focused on providing industry education opportunities to reduce the workforce shortage. This transformation inc...

AED Foundation's Latest Research Report Looks at 'Building Diversity into the Equipment Distribution Industry'

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation's latest commissioned research report, Building Diversity into the Equipment Distribution Industry, provides industry stakeholders with key recommendations to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. The report looks at the challenges that minority group...

AEDF Announces Heavy Equipment Maintenance Degree

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Del Mar College - The AED Foundation (AEDF) has announced the accreditation of the Del Mar College (DMC) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician offered through its Diesel Applied Technology Program. Located in Corpus Christi, Del Mar College joins South...

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES High School Outdoor Power Equipment Program Gains AEDF Recognition

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced that the BOCES High School District completed a successful recognition recently by adding the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES High School Outdoor Power Equipment Program located at the Ormsby Educational Center in East Aurora, N.Y., to its ...

AED Leaders Embark on 'Driving for Dealers 2.0' — The Sequel

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AED - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) executive team embarked on a nine-day multi-city motor coach tour on April 21 to visit equipment dealers across the midwest and south central regions to underscore the need for a robust federal infrastructure bill. "Driving for ...

The Sky's the Limit at AED's 2021 Summit in Las Vegas

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CEG - AED is bringing the 2021 Summit to Las Vegas on May 24 to 26 at the Mirage Hotel. Summit is one of the industry's safest interactive and innovative equipment distribution events in North America, according to AED. The health and safety of its members, employees and pa...

AED Foundation Announces Its Partnership With Illinois Central College, SkillsUSA

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation's (AEDF) grassroots campaign and Vision 2025 movement prompted a collaboration between SkillsUSA, Illinois Central College (ICC) and AEDF. This partnership helps alleviate North America's widespread technician shortage via AEDF high school reco...

AED's McGuire: Buttigieg's Leadership is Welcomed in Push to Rebuild America's Infrastructure

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AED - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement upon the Senate's confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation. "AED congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation to serve as Presiden...

AED Scores Significant Victory in COVID Relief Package

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AED - On Dec. 21, lawmakers unveiled a $2 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding package that contained several AED priorities, including an additional $10 billion for state Departments of Transportation (DOT) to fund road and bridge projects. "The sup...

AED Foundation Awards Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co., Power Equipment Co. IRAP Designation

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AED Foundation - Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co. and Power Equipment Co. recently became the f...

AED Gets Approval to Oversee Apprenticeship Programs

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Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - After a two-year application process, the AED Foundation has been authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to create and manage department-approved apprenticeship programs in Associated Equipment Distributor dealerships. The AED Foundation has been desi...

AED Embarks on 10-Day 'Driving for Dealers' Tour

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) embarked on a 10-day multi-city bus tour to visit equipment dealers across the Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains and the West. Stops also included two in Illinois and one in St. Louis. The purpose of the tour is to highlight the critic...

AEDF Continues the Mission to Certify 500 Managers as Part of Vision 2024

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AED Foundation - Since the AED Foundation (AEDF) launched its Vision 2024 campaign, AEDF has put forth efforts to encourage members to utilize the self-study courses that the Foundation has on hand. These efforts are made to educate industry professionals and meet the Vis...

The AED Foundation Continues Its Endeavor to Accredit 100 College Programs by 2024

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this highly respected distinction. This is one component of the Foundation's Vision 2024 goal, which aims to reduce the workforce shortage by build...

AED Foundation Embarks on Mission to Recognize 50 High School Programs by 2024

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AED - While the COVID-19 pandemic has put many of the nation's activities and events on hold, The AED Foundation (AEDF) perseveres as it continues to meet its Vision 2024 goals. Through the pandemic, AEDF ...

AED Promotes Liz McCabe to Vice President of Education and Programs

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) promoted Liz McCabe to vice president of education and programs. "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Liz McCabe to the position of vice president of education and programs," said AED President and CEO Brian McGuire. "...

AED Announces Paul Ryan as 2021 Summit Keynote Speaker

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AED - As the business world begins to recover from the effects of COVID-19, AED has announced its Summit keynote speaker for 2021 — the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Paul Ryan. The 2021 AED Summit will be hosted at the Mirage...

Eaton RESA Gains AED Foundation H.S. Recognition

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AED Foundation - The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the recognition of the Heavy Equipment Technology Program at Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) located in Charlotte, Mich. "We are pleased that Eaton RESA has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and ...

AED Achieves Major Policy Victory as Canadian Parliament Approves North American Trade Agreement

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AED - On March 13, the Canadian Parliament approved the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ("CUSMA" or "USMCA" in the United States), becoming the third, and final, North American country to ratify the crucial international trade accord. The agreement is expected to take eff...

LBX Receives AED Foundation Champion Award

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LBX - LBX has received the AED Foundation Champion Award, presented by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) on Jan. 14. Presented since 2017, the award is in recognition of di...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Hosts Dealer Dinner During 2020 AED Summit

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas - Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas hosted a dealer dinner in conjunction with the AED Summit in Chicago Jan. 14 to 16, 2020. The AED Summit is a premier industry event where...

Associated Equipment Distributors Members Gather in Chicago for 2020 Annual Summit, AED Fundraising Gala

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CEG - (L-R): Allen Patterson, regional business manager; Kresten Binder, executive vice president, North America...

Liebherr USA Co. Construction Division Receives AED Foundation Partner Award

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Liebherr - Liebherr USA Co.'s construction equipment division is the 2020 recipient of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation Partner Award. First presented in 2017, the award re...

DVAED Fall Meeting Focuses on Safety in the Workplace

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its Fall Meeting Oct. 17, 2019, at Norris Sales Company in Conshohocken, Pa. The equipment dealer group regularly tackles important business issues, such as workforce development and regional construction ...

AED Foundation Surpasses 900 Diesel Equipment Certified Technicians

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AED - The AED Foundation has certified more than 500 diesel equipment technicians in 2019 through its Certified Technician Program. Since the program was launched in 2018, the Foundation has certified more than 900 technicians. The Certified Technician Program is the only non-O...

Workforce Development Tops Agenda at DVAED Meeting

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors, one of the most active local chapters of the AED, held its spring 2019 meeting April 18, 2019, at Norris Sales Com...

Celebrating 100 Years: AED Summit Reflects Vibrant Industry

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CEG - Associated Equipment Dealers celebrated its 100th anniversary the week of Feb. 4 at the annual AED Summit in Orlando, Fla. The Summit presented a whirlwind schedule of educational sessions, panel discussions, committee meetings, receptions and ceremonies ...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Hosts Annual Dealer Meeting at the 2019 AED Summit in Orlando

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas - Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas held its annual dealer meeting on Feb. 5, 2019, in conjunction with the 2019 AED Summit in Orlando, Fla. More than 80 dealer manag...

Maeda to Bring New Mini Cranes to bauma 2019

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Maeda - Maeda USA, along with Maeda Seisakusho Japan and AB Kranlyft, will be presenting several new mini crane models at the Bauma Exhibition, the world's leading machinery trade fair, April 8 to14 in...

DVAED Holds Annual Holiday Party; Nominates 2019 Officers

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DVAED - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its Holiday Party Dec. 6, 2018 at the Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, Pa. Here, Don Zajick (R), chief financial officer of ...

AED Foundation Welcomes Cory Hayes as Vice President of Operations

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AED - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) recently hired Cory Hayes as vice president of operations for The AED Foundation. The AED board of directors has recommended an effort to aggressively increase focus on the workforce skills gap challenge facing the industry...

DVAED Holds Quarterly Meeting at Norris Sales in Conshohocken, Pa.

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Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its fall meeting Nov. 1, 2018 at Norris Sales in Conshohocken, Pa. Tim Stevenson, portfolio man...

AED Requests Service Truck Exemption, Other HOS Reforms

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AED - On October 10, AED submitted comments in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input about reforms to the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The Association has req...

Former DVAED President John 'Jerry' Fleming Passes Away

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Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - John J. “Jerry” Fleming of West Chester, Pa., died Sept. 15, 2018. Mr. Fleming was born May 19, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Wilmington, Del., at a young age. He was a proud graduate of Salesianum School (1953) and the University of Delaware (1957). ...

AED's McGuire Commends Trump for Tackling Skilled Worker Shortage

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AED - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement following President Donald J. Trump's executive order signing that addresses the nation's skilled workforce challenges and establ...

AED Chairwoman Makes Call to Action on Infrastructure

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AED - On May 15, 2018, on the grounds of the United States Capitol, AED's 2018 Chairwoman Diane Benck of West Side Tractor Sales Co. demanded congressional action to invest in the nation's crumbl...

Maeda Mini Cranes Appoints ALL Erection & Crane Rental as Its Authorized Dealer

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CEG - Maeda USA's entire line of Maeda mini cranes will now be available for sale in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ontario Province, Canada, through its partnership with ...

AED Chairwoman Demands Immediate, Bipartisan Action on Infrastructure

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CEG - On May 15, on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, AED's 2018 Chairwoman Diane Benck of West Side Tractor Sales Co. demanded congressional action to invest in the United States' crumbling infra...

MECO Miami's Michael Vazquez Elected to AED Executive Board

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the election of Michael Vazquez to AED's executive board. Vazquez, who has spent 28 years at MECO MIAMI Inc., will serve as AED's vice president of membership. Vazquez holds the position of vice president at MECO MIAMI and will serve a on...

AED Honors Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. With Membership Award

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CEG - Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. has received an award for being a member of the Associated Equipment Distributers (AED) for 75 years. During AED's Annual Summit, in Las Vegas, the association recognized Cha...

AED Holds Annual Summit, CONDEX in Vegas

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its annual Summit and CONDEX Jan. 15 to 19 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The event drew more than 1,600 attendees and featured 138 exhibitors in CONDEX and 60 suite holders. Of the exhibitors, 47 exhibited for the first time. On Jan. ...

West Side Tractor Owner Diane Benck Signed as First Female Chair in 100 Years of AED

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CEG - On Jan. 18, Diane Benck, owner and vice president of general operations of West Side Tractor Sales and RCE Equipment Solutions, was signed in as the Associated Equipme...

Hyundai Hosts Annual Dealer Meeting at 2018 AED Summit

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CEG - Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas hosted its annual North American dealer meeting in conjunction with the 2018 Associated Equipment Distributors Summit in Las Vegas. Dealer personnel representing more than ...

DVAED Holds Quarterly Meeting at Norris Sales Company

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its fall meeting Oct. 12 at Norris Sales Company in Conshohocken, Pa.Pennsylvania State Sen. John Rafferty Jr. (R, 44th Senatorial District) was the invited speaker and discussed with DVAED members the state of Pennsylvania...

The AED Foundation Announces New Diesel Equipment Technician Certification

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CEG - The AED Foundation announced Oct. 3, that their new Diesel Equipment Technician Certification is now available.AED Senior Vice President Jason Blake made the announcement at the AED-EDA Workforce Development Summit in New Orleans. Since 1997, The AED Foundation has developed and revised co...

AED, AEM Forum: Equipment Manufacturer, Distributor Guide to 'What's Next'

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CEG - Disruptive innovation (think Uber) is here to stay and the heavy equipment industry is not immune. However, equipment manufacturers and distributors can recognize and leverage disruptive innovations and create new value to stay in business and prosper.Disruption expert Luke Williams will t...

Meco Miami VP Named AED Southeast Regional Director

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CEG - Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America announced July 13 that Michael Vasquez, vice president at Atlas Copco distributor Meco Miami Inc., has been appointed southeast regional director to the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Board of Directors.Vazquez has served 27 years a...

U.S. House to Vote on AED-Supported Perkins Act Reauthorization Bill on June 22

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CEG - On June 22, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353). H.R. 2353, which AED strongly supports, reforms, modernizes and reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. The Per...

AED Announces Michael Vazquez as New Southeast Regional Director

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the appointment of Michael Vazquez as Southeast regional director to the AED Board of Directors. Vazquez has served 27 years at MECO MIAMI Inc., which is one of the oldest existing equipment companies in Miami. Vazquez holds the position of vice ...

AED Urges President Trump to Continue Cuba Engagement Policies

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CEG - Major news organizations are reporting that President Trump will announce revisions to the Obama administration's efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. In a letter to the Trump administration (see letter below), AED's President and CEO, Brian P. McGuire, advised that a policy that con...

AED's McGuire: Perkins Reauthorization Essential to Equipment Industry Growth

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CEG - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), issued the following statement in conjunction with the introduction of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech...

DVAED Holds Spring Meeting in King of Prussia, Pa.

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its spring meeting April 18 at the Inn of King of Prussia (Best Western) in King of Prussia, Pa.Local vocational and technical school representatives spoke with DVAED members, consisting of southeastern Pennsylvania, southe...

Barletta Wins AED Leadership Award

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) with its 2017 Legislative Leadership Award during a luncheon on Capitol Hill held in conjunction with the AED/Equipment Dealers Association 2017 Washington Fly-In.In his fourth term representing Pennsylvania...

AED Presents Rep. Barletta with 2017 Legislative Leadership Award

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) with its 2017 Legislative Leadership Award during a luncheon on Capitol Hill today held in conjunction with the AED/Equipment Dealers Association 2017 Washington Fly-In.In his fourth term representing Pennsy...

AED's McGuire: Invest in Infrastructure to Create Economic Prosperity, Jobs

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CEG - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.“With a new president and Congress, the bipartisan leadership failures of the past now present an ...

AED Brings Construction Equipment Industry Together

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CEG - AED's Summit & CONDEX welcomed attendees to the Windy City for an unforgettable conference from Jan. 10 to 13.This year, the Summit saw many changes and milestones for AED as an organization, which led to an event that was incredibly successful from AED's and its members' stand...

AED Foundation Report: States Score Less-than-Perfect on Career Technical Education Report Card

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CEG - Skills-based learning will increase students' lifetime earnings, but most states have work to do to better prepare students for technical careers, a new report from The AED Foundation finds. The study, prepared by researchers at the College of William & Mary, details the economic benefits of...

According to LAEDC Study, SoCal Construction Industry Picking Up

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CEG - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's (LAEDC) Institute for Applied Economics has released a study of the construction industry, focused on Southern California including Los Angeles County, titled Building the Future: Construction in Southern California, the Industry, its Jobs...

AED Commends Congress for Passage of Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Package

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President & CEO Brian P. McGuire issued the following statement following congressional approval of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The legislation authorizes dozens of Army Corps of Engineers' projects, such as building...

AED Looks Forward to a Successful 2017 CONDEX

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CEG - "For AED's 2017 Summit & Construction Dealer Expo (CONDEX), we are going back to our roots in Chicago," said Brian P. McGuire, President and CEO of AED in a statement dated 11/10/16. "I would like to personally invite you to my hometown for this exciting event. Much has changed since Summit ...

AED: U.S. Election Results Bring Immediate Opportunity for American Growth and Investment

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CEG - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement on the results of the 2016 U.S. federal elections."AED and construction equipment distributors and manufacturers across North America look forward to working with President-elect Donald...

PennDOT Explains P3 Projects, RBR at DVAED Fall Meeting

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its Fall Meeting at Ludwig's Grill & Oyster Bar and Restaurant in Glenmoore, Pa.Michael Bonini, director of P3 (Public-Private Transportation Partnerships), spoke to representatives of southeastern Pennsylvania equipmen...

AED: Obama Admin's Move on Cuba Regulations an Important Step Toward Normalized Relations

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President & CEO Brian P. McGuire issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration's announcement that it was amending Cuban sanction regulations to facilitate scientific collaboration, increased humanitarian support and trade and c...

Maeda Works Hard on Lazy River at Mariott Marquis in Houston

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CEG - A new luxury hotel is coming to downtown Houston. Located next door to George R. Brown Convention Center, the $370 million Marriott Marquis Hotel will have 1,000 guest rooms, more than 104,00 sq. ft. (9,662 sq m) of meeting space, Houston's largest ballroom, an infinity pool and a rooftop laz...

AED Mourns Passing of former Congressman Steve LaTourette, Construction Industry Stalwart

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CEG - Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Rep. Steve LaTourette of Ohio.“With the passing of Rep. LaTourette we lost a great champion for the construction equipment industry. He was a stalw...

AED Hosts U.S. Rep. Barletta at McCann Industries

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CEG - On July 18th the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) hosted U.S. Representative Lou Barletta (PA-11) for a facility tour and a discussion of business and tax issues affecting AED member companies, their suppliers and th...

DVAED Meets at Norris Sales, Discusses Social Media Strategies

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its quarterly meeting at Norris Sales Company in Conshohocken, Pa.Equipment dealers from around southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey attended the meeting at Norris Sales's spacious new 55,000 sq.-ft. facili...

Maeda Mini-Crane Goes to Work Where Tower Crane Can't Reach

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CEG - A Maeda MC285 was utilized by a glass and curtain wall company to hoist and install unitized glass curtain wall panels on the exterior of AMEGY Bank's new Houston headquarters. The contractor was able to use conventional equipment to install unitized curtain glass panels in most areas of the ...

AED Holds Summit, CONDEX Show in Washington D.C.

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its 2016 Summit and CONDEX show in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19 to 22.The AED Summit and CONDEX is an annual convention designed specifically to provide equipment distributors ...

AED: FAST Act Will Generate Billions in Equipment Market Activity

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CEG - A new analysis by Associated Equipment Distributors shows the significant economic impact the recently enacted Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act or “FAST Act” will have on construction equipment distributors and manufacturers.AED’s state-by-state projectio...

Maeda Provides Lift Where Tower Crane Can’t Reach

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CEG - A Maeda mini-crane came to the rescue of a structure that was beyond the reach of a tower crane. On this addition to the St. David's Medical Facility in Austin, Texas, the tower crane couldn't reach the farthest corner of the structure. It could however, hoist a Maeda MC 285 mini-crane to...

AED Chairman Calls on Congress to Get to Work on Multiyear Highway Bill

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CEG - WASHINGTON - When it comes to infrastructure, Washington, D.C., is failing the American people, said AED Chairman Don Shilling at a Capitol Hill press conference today. Shilling is president of General Equipment & Supplies, a heavy construction equipment dealership based in Fargo, N.D.The ...

AED: New Federal Fracking Rules Trample over State’s Rights

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors have issues a statement regarding the latest round of federal regulation over the practice of hydraulic fracturing:“On March 26, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released long-anticipated regulations concerning hydraulic fracturing on federal and ...

AED Issues Statement on Detroit-Windsor Bridge

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CEG - AED President & CEO Brian McGuire issued the following statement in response to the announcement on Feb. 18 that the U.S. and Canadian governments had reached an agreement to clear the way for construction of the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario....

More Than 1,400 Attend AED Summit, Condex Show

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CEG - The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED held its 2015 Summit and Condex show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 to 13.The AED Summit and Condex is an annual convention designed specifically to provide equipment distributors with opportunities to see new products, meet with current and prospectiv...

AED to 114th Congress: Responsible Policy Can Be Powerful Medicine

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CEG - On Jan. 7, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire delivered a strong message to Capitol Hill urging swift, bipartisan action to spur economic growth and job creation in a letter outlining the association’s policy agenda for the 114th Congress.The a...

AED Ottawa Briefing Draws Canadian Industry Leaders to Parliament Hill

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CEG - Leaders of the Canadian equipment industry convened at the nation’s capital on Oct. 30 for ...

AED: With Elections Over, It’s Time to Get to Work

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors President and CEO Brian McGuire issued the following statement in response to the results of the 2014 midterm elections:“[The Nov...

DVAED Holds Fall Meeting at Eagle Power & Equipment

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CEG - The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its fall meeting Oct. 28 at Eagle Power & Equipment in Montgomeryville, Pa.Representatives from local businesses attended the quarterly meeting during which Daniel Fisher, AED senior director of government affairs, presente...

AED: Passage of Highway Stop-Gap No Reason to Celebrate

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President & CEO Brian McGuire released the following statement regarding final passage of legislation to patch the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (H.R. 5021) and keep federal surface transportation programs operating through May 2015."While we’re rel...

AED’s Watters Takes Congress to Task for Neglecting Highways

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CEG - The crisis facing the federal highway program threatens to take a massive human and economic toll on the construction equipment industry, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2014 Chairman Tim Watters said June 25 on Capitol Hill.Speaking at a press conference organized by Senate Enviro...

AED: Highway Trust Fund Reform Proposal May Not Go Far Enough

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CEG - Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire released the following statement on the draft tax reform proposal released Feb. 26 by the House Ways ...

Maeda MC405C Mini Crawler Crane at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL.

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CEG - Maeda USA recently supplied Stevenson Crane Service, Bolingbrook, IL, with a Maeda MC405CRME Mini Crawler Crane for a steel erection project at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL, during recent construction. The MC405 Mini Crane was operated by Stevenson Crane’s personnel lifting steel beams in a c...

AED Holds Annual Summit, Condex Show in Houston

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CEG - The AED Summit and Condex was held Jan. 15 to 17, 2014, at the Hilton Americas Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The AED Summit and Condex is an annual convention designed specifically to provide equipment distributors with opportunities to see new products, meet with ...