AED (Associated Equipment Distributors)

Thu January 25, 2018

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

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 Equipment Distributors (AED) 2018 Chairwoman....

Tue October 03, 2017

The AED Foundation Announces New Diesel Equipment Technician Certification

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....

Mon August 14, 2017

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

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....

Mon August 14, 2017

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Visits Trekker Group Headquarters

Recently, Trekker Group hosted Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart at its Miami-based headquarters. Diaz-Balart arranged the visit to learn more about the construction equipment industry and what policy issues impact them both positively and negatively....

Thu July 13, 2017

Meco Miami VP Named AED Southeast Regional Director

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....

Wed June 21, 2017

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

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....

Fri June 16, 2017

AED Announces Michael Vazquez as New Southeast Regional Director

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....

Tue June 13, 2017

AED Urges President Trump to Continue Cuba Engagement Policies

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....

Thu May 04, 2017

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

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....

Thu April 06, 2017

AED Presents Rep. Barletta with 2017 Legislative Leadership Award

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....