Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 14, 2018
Impact of Steel Tariffs: The Industry Reacts
Some construction and heavy equipment associations expressed utter dismay recently at the Trump Administration's steel and aluminum tariff decision. Yet other industry reactions to the Mar. 8 announcement were more measured, almost hopeful....
Tue March 13, 2018
AEM Nabs Fast-Growth Awards for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and ICUEE-The Demo Expo
Commitment to delivering a top-quality show experience and superior customer service were key to earning “fast-growth” awards from the exhibitions industry recently, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....
Thu March 08, 2018
AEM Profoundly Disappointed by Trump Tariffs
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after President Trump formally announced new import tariffs on steel and aluminum:The equipment manufacturing industry is profoundly disappointed at President Trump's actions today to advance import tariffs on steel and aluminum....
AEM - Mon February 12, 2018
AEM Poll: 81% Want Congress to Pass Infrastructure Bill in 2018
Americans who watched President Trump's State of the Union Address want action on infrastructure this year — and they want Democrats to help. According to a new poll sponsored by AEM, an overwhelming majority (81 percent) of SOTU viewers said it is important to them that Congress passes an infrastructure bill this year....
Mon February 05, 2018
Keep an Eye on These 10 Infrastructure Trends in 2018
Following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, where he urged Congress to pass a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported 10 infrastructure predictions for 2018 through its ConExpo-Con/AGG '365' online newsletter....
Mon January 08, 2018
AEM Acquires Data Analytics Company Hargrove & Associates
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has purchased Minneapolis-based Hargrove & Associates Inc. (HAI) a data processing and business analytics company. At a time when the innovative use of data is transforming the manufacturing industry, the acquisition allows AEM to enhance and build upon its statistics program to better meet the needs of its membership....
Tue December 26, 2017
Ten Steps to Attract, Retain Qualified Workers in 2018
Finding, developing and retaining tomorrow's skilled workforce is one of the most significant challenges facing manufacturers today. According to Rusty McCarty, CEO of CustomEd, a nonprofit organization that provides customized educational programming for cause-based initiatives, there are a number of ways manufacturers can attract qualified employees....
Wed November 29, 2017
John Deere Senior Engineer Amy Jones Wins SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Amy Jones, Senior Engineer in the Construction and Forestry Division of John Deere, has earned the SAE International/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and SAE International established the award in 1996 to recognize an outstanding young engineer in the off-highway or power plant industry....
Mon November 20, 2017
Manitou Americas Honored with 'Pillar of the Industry Award'
Manitou Americas was honored with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) Pillar of the Industry award at AEM's annual conference held this November. Manitou Americas was the recipient of this prestigious award because of contributions it made to improve the business environment for the equipment manufacturing industry....
Wed November 15, 2017
More Accolades for AEM's Tech Experience at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) continues to earn best in class recognition for its innovative new Tech Experience at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. The latest honor is the Experience Design and Technology Awards' top prize for Best Outdoor Event in 2017....
