Tag: AEM

Michelle Sanford

AEM mourns loss of longtime staffer

April 23, 2021By

Michelle Sanford, who was an instrumental figure at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and played a key role in ConExpo-Con/Agg, died this week.

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With Joe Biden in the White House and tighter margins in the House and Senate, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association leaders expect a more moderate agenda to be pursued. Photo: lucky-photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

White House outlines $2 trillion infrastructure plan

March 31, 2021By

The White House released the framework of President Biden’s infrastructure package Wednesday, with the president calling for an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure investments.

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AEM: Manufacturers optimistic about the months ahead

March 24, 2021By

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shared findings of an equipment manufacturer survey, noting that increased demand has manufacturers optimistic that sales will increase or remain stable.

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Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg to set agenda at Department of Transportation

December 16, 2020By and

President-elect Joe Biden revealed this week that Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will serve as his transportation secretary.

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Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Trimble exec takes over as AEM chair

November 20, 2020By

Trimble executive chairman Steve Berglund will serve as one of five officers on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) 2021 board of directors.

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The White House. Photo: lucky-photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

NSSGA, PCA heads offer remarks on presidential election

November 10, 2020By

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Mike Ireland of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) issued statements about the 2020 presidential election.

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Photo: Joe Biden

Industry associations react to presidential election

November 9, 2020By

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and Associated General Contractors of America offer remarks on Joe Biden becoming president-elect.

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AGG1 2019 drew more people than any in the history of the 10-year venture. Photo courtesy of World of Asphalt

AGG1, World of Asphalt shows canceled

November 5, 2020By

The March 2021 events in Atlanta will not take place due to concerns related to the pandemic.

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Industry reaction mixed to House’s $1.5T infrastructure bill

July 1, 2020By

Although the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure, the road ahead for the Moving Forward Act is very murky.

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