AEM - Wed April 11, 2018
Make Room for Millennials at the Jobsite
Construction has often been considered one of the last industries to embrace technology. That is starting to change, however, as construction companies look for new ways to change the mindset of those working at the jobsite....
Fri April 06, 2018
AEM, EDA Team Up to Support CASE Scholarship Program
One of the manufacturing industry's greatest challenges is inspiring young people to consider working toward a career in equipment manufacturing. A new initiative led by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)'s Ag Sector Board aims to change that fact by increasing the number of equipment-specific courses being taught in high schools today to help expand awareness of and enthusiasm for the equipment manufacturing industry....
Bill Chastain – CEG Correspondent - Wed April 04, 2018
'Dozer Dave' Talks With CEG About Construction Industry Issues, Advocacy
Dave Turin didn't hesitate when asked to sign. After all, the unique petition expressed his sentiments on infrastructure. A 3 by 6-ft. piece of plastic molded to look like asphalt was made available at the World of Asphalt Show in Houston to send a message to Washington, D.C....
Thu March 29, 2018
ConExpo-Con/AGG Takes Number One Spot in 'Top Trade Shows' List
ConExpo-Con/AGG has taken the number-one spot in the Top Trade Show list annually compiled by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). TSNN is the online information resource for the exhibitions and events industry and ranks the top trade shows in the United States by exhibit space size....
Thu March 15, 2018
AEM Elects Directors to AG, CE Sector Boards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Rusty Fowler, president & CEO of Krone NA, to the AEM AG Sector Board, and Rick Johnson, CEO of Charles Machine Works, and Bryan Rich, chairman & CEO of SmartEquip, to the AEM CE Sector Board....
Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 14, 2018
Impact of Steel Tariffs: The Industry Reacts
Some construction and heavy equipment associations expressed utter dismay recently at the Trump Administration's steel and aluminum tariff decision. Yet other industry reactions to the Mar. 8 announcement were more measured, almost hopeful....
Tue March 13, 2018
AEM Nabs Fast-Growth Awards for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and ICUEE-The Demo Expo
Commitment to delivering a top-quality show experience and superior customer service were key to earning “fast-growth” awards from the exhibitions industry recently, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....
Thu March 08, 2018
AEM Profoundly Disappointed by Trump Tariffs
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after President Trump formally announced new import tariffs on steel and aluminum:The equipment manufacturing industry is profoundly disappointed at President Trump's actions today to advance import tariffs on steel and aluminum....
AEM - Mon February 12, 2018
AEM Poll: 81% Want Congress to Pass Infrastructure Bill in 2018
Americans who watched President Trump's State of the Union Address want action on infrastructure this year — and they want Democrats to help. According to a new poll sponsored by AEM, an overwhelming majority (81 percent) of SOTU viewers said it is important to them that Congress passes an infrastructure bill this year....
Mon February 05, 2018
Keep an Eye on These 10 Infrastructure Trends in 2018
Following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, where he urged Congress to pass a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported 10 infrastructure predictions for 2018 through its ConExpo-Con/AGG '365' online newsletter....
