August 31, 2017 Combine Platform - Rigid Frame Added to Latin America Stats Program Combine Platform – Rigid Frame is the thirteenth ag product to be published for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American countries as part of AEM’s Latin...
August 21, 2017 AEM Adds Mounted Hydraulic Plate Compactors to North American Stats Program AEM recently launched a new North America reporting program for mounted hydraulic plate compactors (MBPCs).According to AEM Director of Statistics and Market Information Rex...
August 14, 2017 Differing Opinions: Ag Equipment Dealers, Manufacturers Weigh in on Inventories Last summer, the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) and AEM teamed up to survey their members about the levels of new and used inventory currently on the market. In order to...
August 14, 2017 North American Tractor, Combine Sales Inch Upward Retail sales of farm tractors in both the U.S. and Canada rose ever so slightly in July after a few solid months of steady growth, according to numbers released last week by AEM...
August 14, 2017 Is Construction Ready for the Pay-for-Production Business Model? By John Somers, AEM Director of Product Management, Construction, Mining & UtilityOne of the most impactful technological trends of the last decade has been the rise of...
August 3, 2017 AEF Leaders Discuss Machine Communication Systems The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) recently held its North America Team leaders and Steering Committee meetings at the AEM offices in Washington DC, and...
July 24, 2017 Make Machine Data Your New Competitive Advantage By Al Cervero, AEM Senior Vice President, Construction, Mining and Utility During the last three months, I have engaged in a number of conversations with AEM members and their...
July 13, 2017 Save the Date: Autumn 2017 AEF Plugfest As precision farming technology grows in importance for producers, so do the semi-annual Plugfest events that help manufacturers determine if their offerings are compatible with...
July 13, 2017 U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales See Solid Growth U.S. retail sales of farm tractors under 40 HP saw an increase of 10 percent in June compared to one year ago, according to numbers released this week by AEM.However, sales of...
June 29, 2017 If Market Avoids Two Pitfalls, Analyst Sees Growth in 2018 The equipment manufacturing sector stands to enjoy a steady uptick in business activity as the calendar turns from 2017 to 2018, according to IHS Markit Chief Economist Jim...
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...