CEDMag.com - June 2010 Articles

CEDMag.com - June 2010 Articles

Construction Equipment Distribution magazine is published by the Associated Equipment Distributors, a nonprofit trade association founded in 1919, whose membership is primarily comprised of the leading equipment dealerships and rental companies in the U.S. and Canada. AED membership also includes equipment manufacturers and industry-service firms. CED magazine has been published continuously since 1920.

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JUNE 2010

Even Good Character Needs Accountability
From the Chairman
What would happen if dealers from every state were checking up on their Congressmen?

Unions Host the Lamborghini of Legislative Conferences
Editor's Note
The Administration is right where Labor wants it – in their corner, on their stage, and for now, in the driver’s seat.

Do Good for Yourself and Others by Sponsoring AEDF Events
Groundwork
Join the industry leaders who sponsor Foundation golf and live auction events at AED Summit.

How to Eliminate Surprises from the Service Department
Product Support
Dealers can either make excuses or make money by developing standards for hard quoting on every job that comes in the shop.

The Highs and Lows of Courting Dealers
Sales Mix
If a manufacturer isn’t in the Big 5, how do they position themselves and their value package to gain distribution in a diminishing universe of qualified North American dealers?

What Does It Take To Stop a Thief?
Theft
Think multiple layers of protection to stay ahead of criminals who want your machines.

A Super-Sized Portion of Uncertainty
Policy
Distributors are slowly recovering from the recession, but uncertainty on every front is making it difficult to plan.

Vaculift Proves It Can Hold on to More Than Pipe
A Closer Look
Growing even during the downturn, Vacuworx International seeks the right dealers to serve an expanding customer base.

Control Cash Flow for Continued Survival
On the Numbers
Six action steps to guard what’s yours and position for growth when the opportunity arises

Believe It Or Not, the Recession is Over
Business Outlook
Now, would someone please give this news to the domestic construction sector?

The Future is Here, But Are You in It?
Aftermarket
Technology is now “helping” technicians, and factory-authorized dealers should be leading the charge in bench-marking efficiencies.

What Rhymes With Eyjafjallajokull?
Bauma
How about: Ash, clouds, cancelled flights, forfeited rooms, greatly reduced Bauma 2010 attendance?

Downturn Took a Hard Toll on Dealers
Inside AED
Survey illustrates impact of industry depression, members’ recovery priorities

Industry Beat
Industry Beat

Rebuilding Our Water Infrastructure Will Create Jobs
View from the Hill
Removing caps on private activity bonds will help ensure successful, long-term funding.

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