August 10, 2020 Support (And Practice) Safe Digging: Why it’s Important for AEM Members to Do Their Part While many of us have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure. None of the video calls that we’ve...
August 10, 2020 AEM Launches New OSHA Silica Rule Web Page As part of its ongoing mission to keep AEM member companies and their customers informed regarding safety requirements and industry standards, AEM’s Tech & Safety Department is...
August 10, 2020 Registration Opens for 2020 AEM Product Safety & Compliance and Liability Virtual Seminars Off-road equipment product safety and compliance professionals – whether they are new to the discipline or experienced veterans – stand to gain from receiving new and up-to...
August 6, 2020 State Budgetary Crisis: Not All Doom and Gloom The COVID-19 pandemic brought the nation’s economy to a standstill in just a few short months. Nearly all 50 states issued Stay at Home orders to combat the spread of COVID-19...
August 6, 2020 Vermeer’s Mary Andringa Talks Trade at Farmers Town Hall Vermeer Corporation Chair of the Board and AEM Hall of Fame Member Mary Andringa was a featured guest panelist this past week for the kick-off of a new virtual town hall series...
August 6, 2020 Register Now: AEM Thinking Forward Event Schedule Announced Cutting-edge industry trends can pose significant challenges for all types of organizations. They can also afford opportunities for growth and improvement, but for those who...
August 3, 2020 SAE Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment Standards Published SAE has published a second standard for Vacuum Excavators and Sewer Cleaning Equipment with the publication of J3107 to compliment the already published J3106 Standard. The...
August 3, 2020 Primed for Success: Grote Industries Sees a Bright Future Ahead Despite Short-Term Uncertainty Progress can often be a slow process, and it’s almost never achieved without patience, focus and a keen understanding of the goals and objectives that lie ahead.Dominic and...
August 3, 2020 Time for Congress to Go to Bat for Manufacturers, Pass Critically-Needed Infrastructure Legislation In less than 100 days, voters will make their voices heard by deciding whether or not the vast majority of Congress returns to work in 2021. In what’s been a tough year for...
July 30, 2020 AEM Advises USDA’s Ag Innovation Agenda Ever since he rode in a state-of-the art self propelled sprayer at the 2017 Farm Progress Show, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been a consistent proponent of...
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...