Tag: Associated Equipment Distributors

AED leaders embark on infrastructure discussion tour

April 21, 2021By Kevin Yanik

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will be visiting equipment dealers across six states to talk about the potential impact of an infrastructure bill.

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Canada, like the U.S., calling for drastic infrastructure improvements

February 4, 2021By Kevin Yanik

A construction sector coalition is urging federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments in Canada.

Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts

February 2, 2021By Zach Mentz

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate’s quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary.

AED Summit rescheduled for late May

January 8, 2021By Zach Mentz

The Associated Equipment Distributors rescheduled their 2021 Summit for May 24-26 in-person at The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas.

Industry associations react to presidential election

November 9, 2020By Kevin Yanik

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

AED names VP of education and programs

July 7, 2020By Zach Mentz

In her new role, Liz McCabe will be responsible for AED’s accreditation, apprenticeship and seminar development and will serve on the AED management team.

Congress passes coronavirus stimulus bill, businesses to see relief

March 27, 2020By Zach Mentz

The largest stimulus package in U.S. history made its way through Congress and to the president’s desk, where it was signed Friday.

AEM asks governors to designate manufacturers, dealers as ‘essential’

March 20, 2020By Kevin Yanik

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined other industry associations with a request of the nation’s gubernatorial leaders.

With five of the nation’s 13 most populous cities residing in Texas, demand for construction materials in the Lone Star State is, not surprisingly, very high. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

AED tells mayors, governors to keep construction going

March 20, 2020By Kevin Yanik

With cities and states asking businesses to promote social distancing, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is reaching out to decision-makers to implore them not to halt projects around the United States.