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AEM Advisor, updated twice weekly, offers a snapshot look at association actions taken on behalf of members and the industry in key operating areas, including public policy, market trends/statistics, technical and safety issues, trade shows and education offerings.
Recent Articles
AEM Op-Ed in Charlotte Paper Offers Three (and a Half) Suggestions for Transportation Secretary Nominee Foxx
The U.S. Senate is now holding confirmation hearings on Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx’s nomination as Transportation Secretary. In an op-ed piece published in the May 22, 2013, online issue and the May 23, 2013, print issue of the Charlotte Observer, AEM President Dennis Slater offers three and a half suggestions for how Foxx can succeed in Washington.
May 23, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFPE 2014 Exhibitors Get Show-Ready at Exhibitor Education Meeting
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014 exhibitors were briefed on successful exhibiting approaches during a sold-out exhibitor education meeting in Chicago. A total of 400 registered for the event.
May 23, 2013 – Trade Shows
Seminars Deliver Essential Safety, Liability Information, Achieve Strong Ratings
AEM’s 2013 Product Safety & Compliance and Product Liability seminars earned high ratings and favorable comments from attendees. The annual seminars provide vital information on the safety, liability and compliance issues that impact member companies.
May 23, 2013 – Education
Equipment Manufacturers Commend House, Senate for Swift Committee Action on 2013 Farm Bill
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have each passed versions of the 2013 Farm Bill and sent them on for full consideration. AEM President Dennis Slater issued a statement immediately following the votes, applauding the action and urging Congress to bring the bill to the floor as soon as possible.
May 20, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
CONEXPO Latin America Set for October 21-24, 2015 in Santiago, Chile
The inaugural CONEXPO Latin America show will take place October 21-24, 2015, AEM announced during a press conference at Edifica in Santiago, Chile. CONEXPO Latin America will bring the CONEXPO brand of industry-run trade shows to Latin America, providing improved marketing opportunities for global equipment manufacturers.
May 20, 2013 – Trade Shows
AEM to Oversee First Meeting of Recycling Equipment Group
The first official meeting of the new Environmental Recycling Equipment Council (EREC) is set for May 30, 2013 in Chicago. The meeting is an important step in AEM’s efforts to help grinding, chipping and mulching equipment manufacturers come together to work on industry issues.
May 20, 2013 – Safety, Regulatory & Technical
AEM Intensifies Battle to Defeat New Hampshire Dealer Legislation
AEM continues to battle New Hampshire legislation that would significantly alter dealer contracts and create additional costs for equipment manufacturers doing business in that state. The bill, SB 126, would repeal a longstanding law which currently regulates the relationship between equipment dealers and manufacturers.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM’s Nick Yaksich Named to Top Lobbyist List
Nick Yaksich, AEM vice president of government and industry relations, has been recognized as one of CEO Update’s top lobbyists of 2013. The honor adds emphasis to AEM’s strong and growing advocacy efforts on behalf of equipment manufacturers.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Offers Trade Mission to Republic of Bashkortostan After CONEXPO Russia
A trade mission is being offered to AEM members to the autonomous Republic of Bashkortostan following the CTT and CONEXPO Russia trade shows in Moscow. Bashkortostan is directly east of Moscow and north of Kazakhstan.
May 16, 2013 – Advocacy & Legislation
AEM Initiates Industry Approach to Comply with Looming REACH Regulations
If REACH has grabbed your attention, you’re not alone. Implementation of REACH, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of CHemical substances, is causing concern for AEM and its member companies.
Costs and other challenges could be significant as REACH requires registration of more than 30,000 chemical substances in use today during the course of implementation.
May 13, 2013 – From the President's Desk
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