AEM - Wed June 27, 2018
Three Keys to Close the Construction Skills Gap
In the United States and globally, skilled jobs are the hardest to fill, according to Manpower Group. That's no surprise to construction companies. However, if it's difficult now, what can contractors expect to deal with a decade from now?Companies unwilling or unable to effectively attract, engage and retain their workforce will pay the consequences in the not-so-distant future (a future that can include going out of business)....
AEM - Tue June 12, 2018
How to Prevent Accidents: 5 Safety Best Practices That Can Help
It has been said, We are what we repeatedly do. Workers do not purposely disregard safety rules and warnings, but it is easy to get distracted, to become complacent, even with training. Technology aids are great, and product engineers work hard to design out hazards, but safety awareness is the greatest protection against accidents....
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Wed June 06, 2018
AEM Honors 29 Equipment Manufacturers with 'Statistics Outstanding Merit' Awards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 29 companies for their superior participation in AEM data reporting programs. “Our statistics programs are member-driven, and we applaud the dedication of our award winners....
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Wed June 06, 2018
AEM Elects Caterpillar Executives to Board of Directors, CE Sector Board
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Philip Kelliher, vice president Americas & Europe distribution services division of Caterpillar Inc. , to the AEM board of directors and Anthony Fassino, vice president building construction products division of Caterpillar Inc., to the CE Sector Board to fill unexpired terms....
AEM - Wed May 23, 2018
AEM Elects Willie Harbert of Eaton as New Director
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Willie Harbert, vice president, sales, hydraulics group of Eaton, to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term. AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all member companies, giving their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for the association's business-development initiatives in areas including public policy, market data and exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues and education/training....
Mon May 14, 2018
Equipment Manufacturers Launch 'I Make America Town Hall Tour'
With six months left before the midterm elections, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is hitting the road to educate and engage manufacturing voters about the policies that are critical to the future growth and success of their industry....
Mon May 14, 2018
Megan Tanel of AEM Recognized with Trade Show 'Industry Icon' Award
Megan Tanel, senior vice president exhibitions and events of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), has earned Industry Icon honors from the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). “This terrific honor comes as no surprise to me, our team at AEM or anyone in the trade show industry who has worked with Megan....
Wed April 25, 2018
Rick Johnson of Charles Machine Works Tapped as ICUEE 2019 Show Chair
ICUEE — The Demo Expo announced Rick Johnson, CEO of Charles Machine Works, has been named 2019 show chair. Johnson leads the exhibition's management committee, a volunteer group of utility construction industry executives responsible for overall show planning....
Tue April 24, 2018
Protect Against Cyber Attacks: Tips for Companies of All Sizes
As companies introduce connected technologies into the workplace and on the job site, they increase the risk of cyber attacks. Cyber attacks are affecting companies of all sizes. Smaller companies may actually be at higher risk if they don't think it can happen to them and don't take precautions....
Wed April 18, 2018
Equipment Industry Calls for Permanent Tariff Exemption for Canadian Steel
Two leading international trade associations joined forces to urge the Trump administration to permanently exempt Canada from steel tariffs and modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) without scrapping the accord entirely....
