AED - Wed December 17, 2025
AED Advocacy Delivers Key Win for Equipment Industry in Final NDAA
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 lobbied against, representing a significant victory for the industry and a setback to those seeking to impose these mandates on products, including off-road equipment....
AED - Mon November 24, 2025
AED Endorses OPOC.us as Exclusive Healthcare, Benefits Partner for Its Members
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 programs that prioritize the well-being of employees and their families....
AED Foundation - Wed November 12, 2025
AED Foundation, ASE Education Foundation Announce Partnership to Strengthen Career Pathways for Future Equipment Technicians
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 industry....
AED Foundation - Tue November 04, 2025
AED Foundation Hosts Career Day at Lake County Tech Campus in Ill.
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 programs, making it one of the largest AEDF career events to date....
AED - Mon October 20, 2025
AED, NAEDA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Align, Strengthen Voice of Equipment Dealers
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 of equipment dealers across North America....
AED - Mon October 13, 2025
Associated Equipment Distributors Welcomes Nathan Riggins as Director of Government Affairs
Associated Equipment Distributors announced the addition of Nathan Riggins as director of government affairs. Based in AED's Washington, D.C., office, Riggins will play a key leadership role in advancing the association's legislative and regulatory priorities....
AED - Thu October 02, 2025
Associated Equipment Distributors Announces American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall as Keynote Speaker at 2026 AED Summit
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....
AED - Mon September 22, 2025
AED Women in Equipment Conference Sets Record Attendance, Celebrates Industry Progress
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 all areas and levels of the equipment industry....
AED Foundation - Mon September 15, 2025
The AED Foundation Celebrates 100th Accredited College Program With Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Harriman
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....
AED - Fri August 15, 2025
Associated Equipment Distributors Welcomes Matt Lamy as Government Affairs Manager
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Matt Lamy as government affairs manager. Based in AED's Washington, D.C. office, Lamy will play a vital role in advancing the association's legislative and regulatory priorities in both the United States and Canada....
