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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

MILWAUKEE (May 14, 2020) — It was right around the time of the Chinese New Year that Paul Reitz knew he had a serious problem on his hands. Titan International’s China-based employees had just taken three weeks off to participate in New Year festivities, and word began to surface that a …

MILWAUKEE – (May 11, 2020) — In an effort to support its members as they continue to navigate COVID-19, AEM is pleased to offer a pair of informative webinars to provide timely, relevant and impactful information during these challenging times. The webinars are set to take place in the coming days. …

By Mike Schmidt, AEM Industry Advisor Editor MILWAUKEE, Wis (APRIL 17, 2020) – When adversity strikes, it’s easy to see what you can’t control. It’s far more difficult to recognize what you can control. The toughest task of all, however, is figuring out how to respond accordingly. For Jason Andringa …