May 2, 2019 Industry Economic Outlook: Growth Has Plateaued, but What About 2020? While there’s no reason to expect the ag and construction sectors – and the overall economy – to experience downturns in the coming months, it seems safe to say growth has...
April 15, 2019 Industry 4.0 and the Future of Manufacturing: How to Navigate the Digital Revolution The fourth industrial revolution isn’t right around the corner. It’s already arrived.The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing...
January 17, 2019 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2019 The future of the manufacturing industry will be shaped by a number of ever-evolving trends and technologies. While there's no telling exactly how things will play out in the...
November 5, 2018 What to Do When Outworking Your Competition Doesn't Reap Rewards By Mike Schmidt, AEM Industry Advisor EditorOne of the most commonly shared traits of successful businesses today is a willingness on the part of their employees to outhustle...
September 20, 2018 Interested in the IRF Global Road2Tunnel (R2T) Conference? Here's What You Need to Know IRF Global, the International Road Federation, and AEM have been cooperating on a variety of activities over the years, including support for key industry events and...
September 18, 2018 AEM and Members Lobby Chinese Non-Road Stage 4 Emission Regulation Facing the current severe environmental situation in China, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) is very determined to regulate future non-road mobile...
August 16, 2018 4 Ag Industry Trends to Keep an Eye On The agriculture industry has seen a number of significant trends rise to prominence in 2018. Their impact so far this year has been notable, and it is vital for ag...
August 13, 2018 North American Tractor, Combine Sales See Significant Growth in July July brought yet another strong month of growth for both U.S. and Canadian retail sales of ag tractors and combines, according to data released late last week by AEM.Compared...
July 30, 2018 4 Construction Industry Trends to Keep an Eye On The construction industry has experienced the growth and development of several key trends over the course of the last few years, and many of them appear poised to rise to even...
July 12, 2018 Why Blockchain is Poised to Transform Manufacturing's Supply Chains By Mike Schmidt, AEM Industry Advisor EditorLet’s say a manufacturer is looking for a means for capturing a timely picture of its entire supply chain, so as to accurately track...
January 2, 2020 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2020 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of several ever-evolving and cutting-edge trends and technologies. Many...
March 18, 2020 An Update from AEM President Dennis Slater Dear AEM Members,As we begin to come to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives, I want to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to...
March 6, 2020 AEM Hosts EPA for Precision Ag Tour at Commodity Classic On Feb. 28, AEM hosted key policymakers from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) for a tour highlighting modern agriculture...
March 10, 2020 Association of Equipment Manufacturers Releases New Economic Impact Report LAS VEGAS – Manufacturers of construction, mining, and agriculture equipment remain a critical part of the U.S. economy and represent 12 percent of all manufacturing jobs in...
March 12, 2020 Gains in Large Tractor Sales Highlight of AEM February Tractor and Combine Sales Data MILWAUKEE – February 2020 saw mixed results in overall U.S. sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. The bright spot was 4WD and 100+ horsepower tractors which...
May 28, 2020 AEM Welcomes Latest Member Companies AEM members -- peers and competitors, large and small -- collaborate together through their involvement in the association to build momentum for the equipment manufacturing...
February 3, 2020 Trump Administration Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Last month, President Trump issued a proclamation expanding tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs...
January 29, 2020 USMCA is a Victory for Equipment Manufacturers Washington, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the President signed the United States-Mexico...
March 23, 2020 Industry Leaders Talk Precision Ag With the Next Generation If you attended Commodity Classic this year, you may have noticed the 70 or so students wearing gray polo shirts, walking the show floor, and spending their time learning about...
March 23, 2020 AEM Guides Development of Latin America Statistics Priorities AEM held a trio of statistics meetings last month in Curitiba, Brazil as part of its ongoing efforts to provide members with the tools and information they need to sharpen their...