Tue September 05, 2017
ICUEE Opens Online Bidding for the 'Industry Give-Back' Auction
Online bidding is now open for the ICUEE 2017 benefit auction, which will help connect military veterans with industry jobs. ICUEE, The Demo Expo invites all utility and construction professionals to participate in the event: 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Call of Duty Endowment, the nonprofit organization founded by Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard....
Fri September 01, 2017
AEM Donates $5,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The storm left behind flattened communities and unprecedented flooding in Houston and other parts of Texas....
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....
Thu August 10, 2017
Practice Smart Digging: AEM Supports “Call 811” Day
Do you know where your local utility lines are?The Common Ground Alliance has designated 8/11 on the calendar as a convenient reminder to “call before you dig,” and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its members are proud to support CGA and its programs....
Tue August 01, 2017
Oklahoma Governor, State Rep. Visit Terex Facility
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Representative Steve Russell visited the Terex facility in the state to talk about manufacturing jobs in America July 21. They were joined by John Garrison, CEO and president of Terex Corporation, and Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....
Fri July 21, 2017
AEM Names Two Directors From Well-Known Companies
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Philip Kelliher, Vice President Americas & Europe Distribution Services Division of Caterpillar Inc., and David Thorne, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Construction & Forestry Division of Deere & Company, to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill unexpired terms....
Thu July 06, 2017
AEM Names New Senior VP AG Services: Curt Blades
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Curt Blades as senior vice president, AG services. Blades will be responsible for strategic direction of agriculture programs and services for the AEM membership, and will serve as primary liaison with ag-specific industry organizations, customer groups and government agencies, both in North America and worldwide....
Mon June 26, 2017
AEM Wins Innovation Honors for 'Tech Experience'
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) won innovation honors for its Tech Experience at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. AEM was among a select group winning the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) “Power of A” Gold Award....
Mon June 12, 2017
Equipment Manufacturers Urge Lawmakers to Reclaim U.S. Infrastructure Advantage
The Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) released The U.S. Infrastructure Advantage, a report that outlines steps lawmakers should take to reclaim the country's infrastructure advantage. Currently ranked 11th in the world in infrastructure competitiveness, equipment manufacturers believe it is essential to modernize and rebuild America's core infrastructure network in order to retain the United States' position as the world's strongest economy....
Tue May 23, 2017
AEM Lauds Firms for Data Reporting
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 36 companies for their exemplary performance in AEM data reporting programs. The awards recognize member companies for timely and accurate data submission, meeting attendance and timely response to ballots, audits and surveys during the 2016 calendar year....
