AEM Hall of Fame

AEM - Thu June 02, 2022

AEM Hall of Fame Shows How Equipment Manufacturing Can Be a Family Affair

With Father's Day coming up quickly, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame wants to recognize the families inducted, either together, or over generations. The AEM Hall of Fame is accepting 2022 nominations until June 17, and they can be submitted online at this link....

AEM - Thu May 12, 2022

Oldest, Youngest Members of AEM Hall of Fame

As the nomination process for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame accepts new nominations for 2022, the association looks at the three oldest and youngest members among the 66 inductees who have contributed to the industry and the community's way of life....

AEM - Thu May 28, 2020

A Look Back at the 2008 AEM Hall of Fame Class

In 2001, after years of cooperation, the Milwaukee-based Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) and the Chicago-based, agriculture-focused Equipment Manufacturer's Institute (EMI) officially combined into today's Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....

AEM - Wed May 20, 2020

How Vermeer's Mary Andringa Drove a Lean Machine Company to Become the First Woman in the AEM Hall of Fame

One mile across, seven facilities, and the need to grow their Pella, Iowa, plant physically to meet demand in a new market is where Mary Andringa found the company founded by her father, Gary Vermeer. That's when she was challenged by a board member to think about the problem sustainably, and not just build another building, as the company started entering the directional boring market, now a major business unit for Vermeer Corporation....

AEM - Thu May 14, 2020

Association of Equipment Manufacturers Invites Nominations for 2020 Hall of Fame

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and the community's quality of life....

AEM - Wed November 20, 2019

AEM Hall of Fame Inducts Mary Andringa of Vermeer Corp.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the newest inductee to the AEM Hall of Fame: Mary Andringa of Vermeer Corp. The AEM Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose innovations, ideas and leadership have advanced the off-road equipment manufacturing industry and contributed to its success in the past and into tomorrow....

Mon December 12, 2016

Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $559 Million of Equipment and Trucks in Edmonton, AB in 2016

In 2016 Ritchie Bros. held six auctions at its flagship site in Edmonton, AB, selling more than 43,500 equipment items and trucks for more than $559 million. This includes last week's two-day auction on December 8 – 9, when more than 4,500 items were sold for more than $50 million....

Wed November 23, 2016

AEM Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2016 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and leadership....