AEM - Thu August 13, 2020
AEM Mobilizes Voters With New Equipped to Vote Campaign
On Aug. 12, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched Equipped to Vote, a national get-out-the-vote campaign to urge the 2.8 million men and women of the industry to register to vote and support pro-manufacturing candidates during the 2020 election....
AEM - Wed August 12, 2020
Primed for Success: Grote Industries Sees a Bright Future Ahead Despite Short-Term Uncertainty
Progress can often be a slow process, and it's almost never achieved without patience, focus and a keen understanding of the goals and objectives that lie ahead. Dominic and John Grote aren't exactly sure of what the future holds, but they do know how they plan to proceed in spite of some of the challenges they have faced — and continue to face — in 2020....
John Somers, AEM - Tue August 11, 2020
Support (And Practice) Safe Digging: Why It's Important for AEM Members to Do Their Part
While many have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure. None of the video calls that we've all grown to love so much would be possible without high-speed connectivity to our homes....
AEM - Mon August 10, 2020
SAE Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment Standards Published
SAE has published a second standard for vacuum excavators and sewer cleaning equipment with the publication of J3107 to complement the already published J3106 Standard. The members of AEM's AEM's Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC) understood the need for standards for the growing vacuum excavation equipment industry....
Julie Davis - Wed August 05, 2020
Creating a Sense of Urgency in An Urgent World
It's hard to create a sense of urgency when we are immersed in an environment of change. The past five months have been unrelenting, forcing us to continually adjust to ever-evolving circumstances around us....
AEM - Wed July 29, 2020
AEM Captures Top Workplace Honor for 5th Time
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), a leading trade organization for off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, has been named a Top Workplace in southeast Wisconsin for the fifth time by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel....
AEM - Thu July 23, 2020
Doosan Bobcat Focuses on Continual Safety Improvements and Business Continuity Amid Ongoing Challenges of the Pandemic
Adversity always creates its fair share of challenges for leaders. Whether or not these challenges can be dealt with successfully often depends upon how adversity is viewed – either as a threat to overcome, or as an opportunity to improve and advance....
Mark Leyden - Mon July 13, 2020
Three Steps Business Owners Should Take Prior to Succession Planning
Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or let go, not wishing to face their own mortality and an apprehension about creating family disharmony with tough discussions and decisions....
AEM - Wed July 08, 2020
AEM Applauds Legislation to Strengthen Manufacturing in America
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement supporting introduction of legislation to strengthen manufacturing by U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan:"The Association of Equipment Manufacturers commends the introduction of the National Institute of Manufacturing Act to strengthen the manufacturing sector and ensure the future competitiveness of U.S....
AEM - Mon June 22, 2020
Association of Equipment Manufacturers Announces New 'Equipped to Vote' Campaign
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the launch of "Equipped to Vote," a full-fledged digital campaign designed to engage, educate and mobilize the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry leading up to the general election this fall....
