AED - Fri January 30, 2026
AED Foundation Surpasses $10 Million in Vision Fundraising Campaign
The AED Foundation announced it has surpassed $10 million in pledges for its Vision Fundraising Campaign, a bold, industry-wide initiative launched in 2020 to address the technician shortage and strengthen the long-term future of the equipment distribution industry....
AED Foundation - Wed January 21, 2026
The AED Foundation's 10th Annual Gala & Live Auction Raises Over $485,000
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) celebrated the success of its 10th Annual Gala and Live Auction, held Jan. 19, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, during the AED 2026 Summit....
AED Foundation - Tue January 20, 2026
Associated Equipment Distributors Announces 2026 Chairman of Board, New Board Leadership
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced its 2026 leadership appointments during the 2026 AED Summit. The announcements included new chairs for both the AED board of directors and the AED Foundation, along with several new members joining each board....
AED Foundation - Wed November 12, 2025
AED Foundation, ASE Education Foundation Announce Partnership to Strengthen Career Pathways for Future Equipment Technicians
The AED Foundation (AEDF) and the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to industry-recognized credentials and strengthen the connection between high school technical programs and careers in the equipment distribution industry....
AED Foundation - Tue November 04, 2025
AED Foundation Hosts Career Day at Lake County Tech Campus in Ill.
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the success of its recent Lake County Career Day, held Oct. 17, 2025, at the Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake, Ill. The event drew a record 750 high school students from Lake County's automotive, construction skills and management, welding and fabrication programs, making it one of the largest AEDF career events to date....
AED Foundation - Mon September 15, 2025
The AED Foundation Celebrates 100th Accredited College Program With Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Harriman
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced a major milestone: the accreditation of its 100th college program, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) — Harriman heavy equipment service technology program....
AED Foundation - Tue July 08, 2025
AED Foundation Celebrates Milestone: 115th Recognized High School Program A Key Victory in Vision Campaign to Tackle Skilled Technician Shortage
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced that Warrick Pathways and Career Center in Booneville, Ind., has become the 115th Recognized High School Program under its national workforce development initiative....
AED Foundation - Wed May 14, 2025
AED Foundation to Spotlight Skilled Workforce Shortage at “Construction on the National Mall” 2025
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) is proud to announce its participation in Association of Equipment Manufacturer's 2025 Construction on the National Mall. This showcase brings the construction industry to the heart of the nation's capital, offering a unique, interactive platform to highlight career pathways and critical workforce needs in the equipment sector....
CEG - Wed January 29, 2025
AED Members Gather in Orlando, Fla., For Annual Summit/CONDEX
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 15-17, 2025, for its annual Summit/CONDEX. The event was an opportunity for members to network, attend seminars, fundraise and see what's new in the industry....
AED Foundation - Tue January 28, 2025
VIDEO: Students Explore Careers in Equipment Tech, Operation
More than 500 students from across Ohio gathered on Dec. 12 to explore rewarding careers in the equipment industry during the AED Foundation (AEDF) Industry Pathways: Career Experience event in Circleville, Ohio....
