Product Focus The Manufacturers of Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Council
(MADDDC) is comprised of manufacturers of aerial devices (truck-mounted machines designed to position personnel,
their necessary tools and materials to overhead locations) and digger derricks (machines designed for use by
electrical and telecommunications industries to dig holes for and set poles, and to install apparatus on the pole).
Mission The objective of the Manufacturers of Aerials Devices and Digger Derricks
Council is to promote and further the proper and mutual interests of its member manufacturers. These interests, both
national and international, include industry design and safety standards, industry safety initiatives and dialog
associated with legislation. By diligent pursuit of this objective, it is the intent of this council that its
activities also benefit the general welfare of its various distribution systems and of its customers.
Council Activities & Accomplishments
Working closely with developers of national and international standards for aerial devices
Developed the AEM Aerial Device Safety Manual
Developed and continues to monitor safety sign concepts for aerial devices
History The Council was formed in 1975 and has an active Engineering Committee.
