Skilled Worker Shortage Costs Equipment Industry Billions Yearly
Report was released by the AED Foundation

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2016) – The United States heavy equipment distribution industry loses at least $2.4 billion each year as a result of dealers’ inability to find and retain technically skilled workers. The figure, based on an estimated 9 percent of earnings foregone by American dealerships represented by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), was included in a report released on Jan. 20 by The AED Foundation (AEDF).

Three AEM Trade Shows Win for Fastest Growing Exhibitions
Industry collaboration & reputation for quality cited as keys to success

MILWAUKEE (February 8, 2016) - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has won “Fastest 50” honors for three AEM-run exhibitions held in 2015:

IBISWorld Releases Guide to Guarding Employees & Budgets Against Cold Weather
In anticipation of rising prices & the escalating intensity of this winter’s El Niño cycle, buyers should consider purchasing the right safety equipment now

LOS ANGELES (January 20, 2016) —The winter season continues to create an inordinate amount of storm activity across North America, forcing businesses to reevaluate the priority and required functionality of their safety gear. Cold weather increases hazards related to rain, snow and ice, exposing workers to dangerous fall and slipping risks and making it important for employers to equip their workers with the correct gear.