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Executives say federal government has not done enough to support the industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on an industry that represents 12 percent of the U.S. manufacturing sector, according to a new survey released today by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). While …

Are Eastern manufacturers primed to be the new global superpowers of the industry? Global chief technology officer, Alan Berger, gives some insights. Only five years ago, the construction equipment sector was suffering a significant drop in demand, with sales bottoming out at around 700,000 machines per year. In subsequent years, …

Nationwide Digital Campaign Will Educate, Engage, and Mobilize Manufacturing Voters WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the launch of “Equipped to Vote,” a full-fledged digital campaign designed to engage, educate, and mobilize the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry leading up …

By Kate Fox Wood, AEM Senior Director, Government Relations MILWAUKEE (June 15, 2020) — Equipment manufacturers, now more than ever, are doubling down on efforts to communicate to lawmakers about the important role federal infrastructure investment should play as part of our national economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. At the …

MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2020) — Over the past several weeks, AEM has developed a list of best practices based on what many of our member companies are doing to keep operations open while minimizing the risks associated with the pandemic. For those looking to either reopen or scale back their …

The 2008 AEM Hall of Fame Class Contained Titans Whose Contributions Stood the Test of Time MILWAUKEE – In 2001, after years of cooperation, the Milwaukee-based Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) and the Chicago-based, agriculture-focused Equipment Manufacturer’s Institute (EMI) officially combined into today’s Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Seven years …

MILWAUKEE (May 25, 2020) — AEM announces the formation of a Health and Safety Task Force to guide its efforts in ensuring the well-being of exhibitors, attendees, industry peers, and AEM members and staff at association-run exhibitions and events. Comprised of six association staff members, the task force will create …

As part of its bid to create ‘greener’ construction sites, by reducing emissions and controlling air quality, HS2 is the first infrastructure project to adopt CESAR ECV – a new advanced emissions identification scheme. Over the last year, HS2 has played a key role in helping the Construction Equipment Association …

As a business leader, Jay Allen recognizes the importance of putting together well-conceived plans, projections and forecasts to position his company for sustained success over the long term. But every once in a while, a situation comes along where the best course of action calls for keeping it simple, staying …

MILWAUKEE – One mile across, seven facilities, and the need to grow their Pella, Iowa plant physically to meet demand in a new market is where Mary Andringa found the company founded by her father, Gary Vermeer. That’s when she was challenged by a board member to think about the …