2020 February

February 2020

New Chairman has 2020 Vision for AED

Describing himself as a “forward-looker,” Ron Barlet, incoming chairman of the board of the 101-year-old Associated Equipment Distributors, intends to refocus the organization’s direction in 2020.

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2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Showcase

Will you be attending CONEXPO-CON/AGG this year? Be sure to review what your fellow AED Members will be showcasing.

Lori Lovely

New Chairman Has 2020 Vision For AED

Lori Lovely

Lining Up for Tech Classes in Oklahoma

he technical programs at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) are always full.

Lori Lovely

BOK REBRANDING FOR CLARITY, COMMITMENT AND GROWTH

In an effort to better describe the solutions and services we provide, BOK Financial Equipment Finance Inc. has rebranded itself as BOK Financial Commercial Finance.

Tomorrow's technicians Today - The Perks of AED's Canada College Affiliate Initiative

Becoming an AED Foundation-accredited college diesel-equipment technology program is quite an achievement

Kyle Larkin

AED in Canada - Ottawa Parliament Hill Day Preview

AED members are undoubtedly familiar with the Washington Fly-In, an annual event featuring equipment dealers and manufacturers lobbying Congress on issues relevant to the industry.

Scott McPherson

Regional Report - February 2020

As I traveled through Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, I was struck by the positive attitudes of the hardworking people in America’s heartland.

Brian P. McGuire

From The President - February 2020

As we look forward to 2020, there is no better time to start preparing for what the rest of the year has in store.

Tips for Getting Around at the Show

It’s easy to prepare for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, with an interactive online exhibitor directory and a show mobile app that will continuously sync to your online customizable show planner.

Attendee Frequently Asked Questions

The Tech Experience Returns – With Two Locations

In 2017, CONEXPO-CON/AGG introduced the Tech Experience

Highlighting the Growing Role Women Play in the Industry

To help highlight women as a viable force in the construction industry, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is partnering with two associations for women in construction

Move Over, Millennials: How Apprenticeships Can Draw Gen Z to Construction

Many construction companies that are struggling to hire younger talent say the same thing

Equipment Maintenance Strategies: 5 Keys to Better Reliability

To get the most out an investment in construction equipment, you need to maintain it in optimal shape.

Construction Worker Fatigue: Mitigating Risk

Due to the constant movement of people and equipment on a job site, construction jobs demand high levels of alertness. Sleep deprivation and fatigue affect many aspects of worker safety