2020 March

March 2020

SANY America Machines And More

Today, SANY is the No. 1 excavator manufacturer in the world, with models ranging in size from 1.6 metric tons to 50 metric tons, and choices that include zero tail-swing, minimal tail-swing and conventional tailswing to meet any site conditions. These robust and rugged machines are reliable, efficient and equipped with the latest technology.

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AED COVID-19 Update Center

Keep up-to-date on all of the latest information!

Alexis Brumm

AED in the Windy City

This year’s AED Summit gave attendees a chance to learn, grow, lead and communicate.

Marcia Doyle and Kim Phelan

Inside look at how three 200-million-plus contractors view their equipment assets.

There have definitely been changes in how these contractors manage their fleets.

Mona Fahmi

AED Members Gather in Chicago for Annual Summit

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) kicked off 2020 with their annual Summit and CONDEX.

Peter Leviton

Chicago Hosts the 2020 AED Summit

The city of Chicago is known for many things: Ditka and Da Bears, the Cubs, Second City and the best deep-dish pizza in the country, among other things.

Curt Bennink

Contractors Share Critical Insights at 2020 AED Summit

Make your dealership a trusted resource by helping contractors succeed.

Meeting of the Minds: Over 1,600 Dealers, Manufacturers and Service Providers Gather at 2020 Summit

Hearty congratulations are due to the Associated Equipment Distributors international trade organization for assembling their 2020 Summit & CONDEX event.

Lori Lovely

AED Foundation Tech Award Winners

For years, finding qualified equipment technicians has been an ongoing struggle, mainly as the industry has evolved, incorporating more computer diagnostics and Tier 4 Final emissions systems.

Environmental Equipment Sales & Service Joins AED

Environmental Equipment Sales & Services (EESS) recently joined AED.

The Timing Is Right for Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems

Upon attending Heil Environmental’s Dealer Council meeting the Friday after the 2020 AED Summit, Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems decided the time was right to become an AED member.

Lori Lovely

Centennial Celebration: AED and Brandeis

Last year, Associated Equipment Distributors celebrated its centenary. Celebrating with them was one of the founding members: Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co.

Lori Lovely

SANY America: Machines and More

It all began in 1989 when four men founded a business that was little more than a small welding shop.

John Chapin

Business Etiquette for Salespeople - Some Finer Points

Most business etiquette is common sense.

Kyle Larkin

Investments in Energy Face Another Test

Over the past few years, much of the attention of those following the politics involved in Canadian energy has been focused on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project.

Mike Dexter

Significant Strides for Workforce Development in the Midwest and Canada

As I visit AED members throughout the Midwest and Canada, a common thread of discussion is the critical need to recruit and educate technicians to serve our industry.

Brian P. McGuire

Do you know the benefits of the Financial/HR Symposium?

As spring quickly approaches, there is no better time to highlight one of the many important upcoming equipment industry events: the 2020 Financial/HR Symposium.