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Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) serves as a valuable resource for
machinery dealers around the globe. We’re dedicated to supporting the heavy
equipment market by helping businesses make connections and stay up to date on
the latest industry news.

At AED, we offer a variety of services and business development opportunities to
our association members at a reduced rate:

 * Professional development: Take advantage of tools such as webinars, seminars,
   certification tests and self-study programs to enhance your skills, as well
   as those of your employees. Many of these resources are available online for
   your convenience.
 * The AED Foundation: Established in 1991 and directed by our members, our
   foundation addresses workforce development and professional education in the
   equipment distribution industry.
 * Research and analysis: As a national association for equipment dealers, we
   have experience conducting trusted research and analysis. Use our informative
   research and reports, resource guides, magazines and other publications to
   keep abreast of industry news and trends that impact your business.
 * Events: Attending our events such as the annual AED Summit enables you to
   meet and interact with dealer owners and managers to discuss equipment
   purchasing opportunities that will boost your company’s revenues and bolster
   the bottom line. We also host symposiums, conferences and other events
   throughout the year for our associated distributors.
 * Advocacy: AED serves as the voice of North American equipment distributors in
   Washington, D.C. and Ottawa. We advocate on behalf of all our members to
   affect legislative change that benefits machine manufacturing companies and
   equipment dealers across the nation.
 * Public relations: We promote knowledge, understanding and enhancement of the
   continually evolving role of heavy equipment suppliers in the rapidly
   changing marketplace.

Becoming an AED member and utilizing these services will save time and provide a
more enriching and rewarding experience than attempting to access them
separately. The unmatched quality of the education and information you’ll
receive will benefit you and your organization for years to come.

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INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the
distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining,
forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. Our members
use the resources we offer to gain a competitive advantage and make the most of
recent trends.

We work with farm and mining equipment dealers and manufacturers to support the
larger equipment industry. Because the market is constantly changing and
evolving, it’s important for businesses to have access to the proper resources
and information. Whether you rent out equipment or provide specialized services
for distributors, we can help you stay in touch. With members from multiple
industries, we pave the way for new market growth every day.

CONSTRUCTION

If you’re a construction equipment dealer, becoming an Associated Equipment
Distributors (AED) member gives you access to advocacy, tools and resources to
enhance your profitability and maintain your viability.

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MINING

Since 1919, our organization has been advocating for the rights of mining
equipment suppliers, manufacturers and the companies that serve them.

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FORESTY

AED is an international trade association that has been representing the
interests of the forestry equipment market for more than a century.

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POWER GENERATION

AED understands what’s happening in the power generation industry. Our
international trade association represents the best interests of the equipment
distribution industry — it’s what we’ve been doing since 1919.

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AGRICULTURE

AED offers a host of high-quality products, services and information resources
that enhance the ongoing profitability and success of our members as they pursue
greater market share.

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RENTAL INDUSTRY

Renting offers a variety of benefits such as reduced maintenance and repair
costs, the flexibility to add to a fleet quickly to meet increased demand and
the ability to match machines with specific job site applications.

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WHO ARE AED PREFERRED PROVIDERS?



Associated Equipment Distributors has partnered with these companies to provide
unique and advantageous offerings exclusively to AED members. Our AED Preferred
Providers services are special benefits we reserve for teams that partner with
us. If you participate actively in our programs, you can take advantage of our
technology services, insurance options, hauling services, legal services and
more.

If you are interested in learning more about the Preferred Provider Program,
please contact Jon Cruthers at 630-468-5127 or jcruthers@aednet.org. We also
have more details about our individual preferred provider services on the AED
Preferred Providers service page.



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WHAT IS LEGAL CALL COUNSEL?



Your AED membership provides solutions and options: AED’s membership services
and benefits are designed to enhance and develop the profitability and
continuity of construction equipment dealers by providing tools and resources.

When you work in a high-demand industry with heavy equipment, it’s important to
have a legal contact you can trust. At our machinery dealers association, we
ensure all our members have access to reliable legal help.

AED’s legal call counsel is a FREE legal hotline for AED members provided by
Kopon Airdo, LLC – AED’s general counsel. Kopon Airdo Attorneys at Law provides
a wide range of experts, as well as expertise in multiple legal subjects such as
education, business and product liability. To take advantage of this member
benefit today, visit www.koponairdo.com



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BENCHMARKING REPORTS



When it comes to manufacturing or distributing machinery and equipment,
performance is too critical to leave up to chance. A reliable way to gauge the
performance of your business is by comparing it to the competition, as well as
industry best practices. Our benchmarking reports help you view business
strengths and weaknesses more clearly — and this provides the insights you need
to create new goals and objectives.



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THE AED FOUNDATION



The AED Foundation is an organization designed to promote research and career
growth for machinery dealers. We offer great opportunities to seek further
education and learn about valuable industry information. The AED Foundation
provides a wide variety of professional education services that include
position-specific certifications, webinars, self-study courses and on-site
custom programs. You can join The AED Foundation by becoming a member of our
national association today.



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FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES



AED is your pathway to flexible learning opportunities that accommodate to every
level of dealership employee, from apprentice to executive. Consider taking
advantage of our flexible learning opportunities if you want to get ahead in the
heavy equipment industry. Our industrial equipment distributors have access to
all types of membership resources, including webinars, networking events,
seminars and much more. By getting involved in our flexible learning
opportunities, you can hold your products and workers to higher standards.



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 * AED Preferred Providers
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 * Benchmarking Reports
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WHO ARE AED PREFERRED PROVIDERS?

Associated Equipment Distributors has partnered with these companies to provide
unique and advantageous offerings exclusively to AED members. Our AED Preferred
Providers services are special benefits we reserve for teams that partner with
us. If you participate actively in our programs, you can take advantage of our
technology services, insurance options, hauling services, legal services and
more.

If you are interested in learning more about the Preferred Provider Program,
please contact Jon Cruthers at 630-468-5127 or jcruthers@aednet.org. We also
have more details about our individual preferred provider services on the AED
Preferred Providers service page.

View Details

WHAT IS LEGAL CALL COUNSEL?

Your AED membership provides solutions and options: AED’s membership services
and benefits are designed to enhance and develop the profitability and
continuity of construction equipment dealers by providing tools and resources.

When you work in a high-demand industry with heavy equipment, it’s important to
have a legal contact you can trust. At our machinery dealers association, we
ensure all our members have access to reliable legal help.

AED’s legal call counsel is a FREE legal hotline for AED members provided by
Kopon Airdo, LLC – AED’s general counsel. Kopon Airdo Attorneys at Law provides
a wide range of experts, as well as expertise in multiple legal subjects such as
education, business and product liability. To take advantage of this member
benefit today, visit www.koponairdo.com

Learn More

BENCHMARKING REPORTS

When it comes to manufacturing or distributing machinery and equipment,
performance is too critical to leave up to chance. A reliable way to gauge the
performance of your business is by comparing it to the competition, as well as
industry best practices. Our benchmarking reports help you view business
strengths and weaknesses more clearly — and this provides the insights you need
to create new goals and objectives.

Learn More

THE AED FOUNDATION

The AED Foundation is an organization designed to promote research and career
growth for machinery dealers. We offer great opportunities to seek further
education and learn about valuable industry information. The AED Foundation
provides a wide variety of professional education services that include
position-specific certifications, webinars, self-study courses and on-site
custom programs. You can join The AED Foundation by becoming a member of our
national association today.

Learn More

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

AED is your pathway to flexible learning opportunities that accommodate to every
level of dealership employee, from apprentice to executive. Consider taking
advantage of our flexible learning opportunities if you want to get ahead in the
heavy equipment industry. Our industrial equipment distributors have access to
all types of membership resources, including webinars, networking events,
seminars and much more. By getting involved in our flexible learning
opportunities, you can hold your products and workers to higher standards.

Learn More

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Are you attending the upcoming Leadership Conference?

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FINANCE/HR SYMPOSIUM RECAP

See what happened on Day 2 of Symposium!

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NEWEST MEMBERS

See which members are new to the AED family this month.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

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UPCOMING SEMINARS

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BENCHMARKING REPORTS

Compare yourself to your competition with our benchmarking reports.

read more

INDUSTRY REPORTS

Access our vast knowledge of the challenges and issues that are impacting the
industry.

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SELF-STUDY

Advance your career with The AED Foundation's Self-Study courses today!

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INDUSTRY TESTING

The Foundation offers various testing options to individuals of all ages who are
interested in the equipment industry.

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WE BELIEVE IN AND ENCOURAGE


THE HIGHEST BUSINESS STANDARDS AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

 * THE AED FOUNDATION
   
   Machinery dealers in every location rely on The AED Foundation for
   high-quality technical resources, professional development opportunities and
   recruitment options. This resource is beneficial to employers and employees
   who want to advance their careers and educational backgrounds.
   
   The AED Foundation enhances the success of member companies by encouraging
   continuous learning, by providing educational opportunities for today’s
   employees, and by improving the availability and quality of equipment
   industry employees in the future.

 * GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
   
   We establish positive government relations by supporting political figures
   and policies that have the best interest of our industry at heart. Our
   advocacy programs are committed to making changes that have a good impact on
   industry taxes, regulatory policies and infrastructure programs. As an
   international dealer association, we facilitate both U.S. and Canadian
   government relations for the sake of our market and business members.
   
   There’s no other trade organization that does what AED can do can for its
   members in Washington and Ottawa. The sole purpose of our government affairs
   program is to increase our influence, make an impact on the industry and
   improve your bottom-line.

 * NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
   
   Building strong professional connections is an important part of maintaining
   business efficiency. At AED, we host a variety of events that offer rich
   networking opportunities. AED brings together executives from dealer
   organizations along with manufacturers and service providers with common
   interests in the industrial equipment marketplace. Network with
   decision-makers, expand your distribution network and market your products
   and services to the North American market.

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BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

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OUR HISTORY


LOOK BACK AT 100 YEARS OF AED!

AED History
Previous


THE START OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM DEFINED BY 9/11, CONSOLIDATION AND A WRETCHED
RECESSION

AED accomplishes a key legislative objective: increasing depreciation incentives
on new equipment purchases. This is expected to stimulate significant
construction equipment spending. The AED Foundation introduces “Self-Study for
Management Excellence,” an online program on AED University to address the needs
of dealership branch managers.


AN IDEA WAS BORN

In 1919, Morton R. Hunter developed an idea for an association specifically for
equipment distributors.


AED GETS OFF TO A GREAT START AND HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

AED is officially recognized by manufacturers of construction equipment. Morton
Hunter is both president and secretary.


THE GREAT DEPRESSION TAKES A HEAVY TOLL; THE NEW DEAL STARTS TO TURN THE COUNTRY
AROUND

New Deal federal programs, public works projects and financial reforms are
launched. Dust storms destroy many Midwest farms. Manufacturers are admitted to
AED for the first time (as allied members), and 20 join this year. The first
rubber-tire tractors are sold.


AED CONTRIBUTES TO THE WAR EFFORT, MANAGES CHAOS OF ITS AFTERMATH

With all the war protocol and associated restrictions in place, AED doubles down
its efforts at helping its members figure out how to get parts to keep their
equipment operating. Carol F. Winchester is elected as the first full-time
executive secretary of AED.


AED NAVIGATES ANOTHER WARTIME, PLUS INTENSE COMPETITION AFTER PASSAGE OF THE
HIGHWAY ACT

AED’s ’54 Convention is held in New York instead of Chicago. AED is represented
on a national advisory committee for the disposal of surplus property by the
Dept. of Defense. This gives AED a voice in making national policy and is an
indicator of its position of prominence.


AED FACES TOUGH CHALLENGES – IMAGE AND CREDIT ISSUES, THE ADVENT OF RENTALS

The AED board establishes the “Industry Future Fund” that will allow AED to
establish major services and carry out the recommendations of industry
committees to contribute to a healthier, more profitable industry. AED President
John R. Borchert writes a moving editorial in CE News on the assassination of
President Kennedy.


DECADE BRINGS OSHA RULES, GAS SHORTAGE, PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWSUITS

AED introduces the “Training Guide for Employee Development,” a publication to
help distributors set up effective in-house training programs. The Association
also releases a “Trainer’s Guide for Manager Development” and a Government
Relations Handbook. AED’s library now offers 30 management publications on
various industry issues.


STATE OF ECONOMY MAKES THIS HANDS DOWN THE WORST DECADE YET

AED forms a Task Committee on Liability Insurance to pursue legislative reforms.
The Association joins more than 70 national and state organizations and
companies in the 1986 Highway Legislative Coalition to work on congressional
reauthorization of federal aid programs for highways.


AED SEES BOOMING RENTAL MARKET, HUGE TECHNICIAN SHORTAGE AND THE DAWN OF THE
INTERNET

The AED Foundation education seminars offer training in every operational area
of construction equipment distribution, including parts and service, rentals,
financial management, business continuity, sales and more. The Association
continues to encourage its members to get on the web.


THE START OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM DEFINED BY 9/11, CONSOLIDATION AND A WRETCHED
RECESSION

AED accomplishes a key legislative objective: increasing depreciation incentives
on new equipment purchases. This is expected to stimulate significant
construction equipment spending. The AED Foundation introduces “Self-Study for
Management Excellence,” an online program on AED University to address the needs
of dealership branch managers.


AN IDEA WAS BORN

In 1919, Morton R. Hunter developed an idea for an association specifically for
equipment distributors.


AED GETS OFF TO A GREAT START AND HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

AED is officially recognized by manufacturers of construction equipment. Morton
Hunter is both president and secretary.


THE GREAT DEPRESSION TAKES A HEAVY TOLL; THE NEW DEAL STARTS TO TURN THE COUNTRY
AROUND

New Deal federal programs, public works projects and financial reforms are
launched. Dust storms destroy many Midwest farms. Manufacturers are admitted to
AED for the first time (as allied members), and 20 join this year. The first
rubber-tire tractors are sold.


AED CONTRIBUTES TO THE WAR EFFORT, MANAGES CHAOS OF ITS AFTERMATH

With all the war protocol and associated restrictions in place, AED doubles down
its efforts at helping its members figure out how to get parts to keep their
equipment operating. Carol F. Winchester is elected as the first full-time
executive secretary of AED.


AED NAVIGATES ANOTHER WARTIME, PLUS INTENSE COMPETITION AFTER PASSAGE OF THE
HIGHWAY ACT

AED’s ’54 Convention is held in New York instead of Chicago. AED is represented
on a national advisory committee for the disposal of surplus property by the
Dept. of Defense. This gives AED a voice in making national policy and is an
indicator of its position of prominence.


AED FACES TOUGH CHALLENGES – IMAGE AND CREDIT ISSUES, THE ADVENT OF RENTALS

The AED board establishes the “Industry Future Fund” that will allow AED to
establish major services and carry out the recommendations of industry
committees to contribute to a healthier, more profitable industry. AED President
John R. Borchert writes a moving editorial in CE News on the assassination of
President Kennedy.


DECADE BRINGS OSHA RULES, GAS SHORTAGE, PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWSUITS

AED introduces the “Training Guide for Employee Development,” a publication to
help distributors set up effective in-house training programs. The Association
also releases a “Trainer’s Guide for Manager Development” and a Government
Relations Handbook. AED’s library now offers 30 management publications on
various industry issues.


STATE OF ECONOMY MAKES THIS HANDS DOWN THE WORST DECADE YET

AED forms a Task Committee on Liability Insurance to pursue legislative reforms.
The Association joins more than 70 national and state organizations and
companies in the 1986 Highway Legislative Coalition to work on congressional
reauthorization of federal aid programs for highways.


AED SEES BOOMING RENTAL MARKET, HUGE TECHNICIAN SHORTAGE AND THE DAWN OF THE
INTERNET

The AED Foundation education seminars offer training in every operational area
of construction equipment distribution, including parts and service, rentals,
financial management, business continuity, sales and more. The Association
continues to encourage its members to get on the web.


THE START OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM DEFINED BY 9/11, CONSOLIDATION AND A WRETCHED
RECESSION

AED accomplishes a key legislative objective: increasing depreciation incentives
on new equipment purchases. This is expected to stimulate significant
construction equipment spending. The AED Foundation introduces “Self-Study for
Management Excellence,” an online program on AED University to address the needs
of dealership branch managers.
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“One of the things that is a core strength of AED is that there is a really
strong sense of community among the members.”

Toby Mack
EEIA

4Rivers first became involved with AED as we were looking at preparing our
future management teams. We realized the manufacturer had a definite gap when it
came to soft skills and leadership training. The products offered by AED filled
that gap perfectly. We took advantage of the department manager’s certification
programs as well as the Leadership development institute for our new and
upcoming leaders. Our senior manager’s stay informed of industry changes by
attending the financial and HR symposium, Executive Conclave, and webinars. I
also feel AED can make a difference on regulatory issues when we all attend the
policy conference and advocacy day in Washington, DC.

Overall, our AED involvement has made us become a much better dealer, employer,
and advocate for our industry.

John Shearer
President CEO

“AED has done a really good job of creating opportunities for the next
generation of family businesses. It has taught younger members of management to
grow and learn, and to become more effective and valuable members of the
management team.”

Travis Burch
Burch-Lowe Inc.

“AED provides professional development opportunities where they might not
exist.”

Kara Hamilton
BRAMCO, Inc.

 “AED’s management training and certifications programs have been especially
helpful. By providing a proven platform, AED has taken away most of the heavy
lifting for distributors, who would otherwise have to go out and investigate
other training alternatives.”

Hoyt Edgar “Ed” Kirby Jr
Owner of Kirby-Smith Machinery

“One of the things that is a core strength of AED is that there is a really
strong sense of community among the members.”

Toby Mack
EEIA

4Rivers first became involved with AED as we were looking at preparing our
future management teams. We realized the manufacturer had a definite gap when it
came to soft skills and leadership training. The products offered by AED filled
that gap perfectly. We took advantage of the department manager’s certification
programs as well as the Leadership development institute for our new and
upcoming leaders. Our senior manager’s stay informed of industry changes by
attending the financial and HR symposium, Executive Conclave, and webinars. I
also feel AED can make a difference on regulatory issues when we all attend the
policy conference and advocacy day in Washington, DC.

Overall, our AED involvement has made us become a much better dealer, employer,
and advocate for our industry.

John Shearer
President CEO

“AED has done a really good job of creating opportunities for the next
generation of family businesses. It has taught younger members of management to
grow and learn, and to become more effective and valuable members of the
management team.”

Travis Burch
Burch-Lowe Inc.

“AED provides professional development opportunities where they might not
exist.”

Kara Hamilton
BRAMCO, Inc.

 “AED’s management training and certifications programs have been especially
helpful. By providing a proven platform, AED has taken away most of the heavy
lifting for distributors, who would otherwise have to go out and investigate
other training alternatives.”

Hoyt Edgar “Ed” Kirby Jr
Owner of Kirby-Smith Machinery

“One of the things that is a core strength of AED is that there is a really
strong sense of community among the members.”

Toby Mack
EEIA
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