January 2018

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Alexandra Joyce

Meet AED's Newest Regional Managers

Last month, the Association had the pleasure of hiring three new regional managers from across the United States.

Lori Lovely

At long last GrinderCrusherScreen Inc joins AED

New to the AED ranks, GrinderCrusherScreen Inc. is a Smyrna, Georgia-based distributor of new and used equipment for the recycling industry.

2021 Compact Equipment Showcase

James Ricker

How Does Your Company Make Insurance Decisions?

When renewing insurance each year, most, if not all, dealers use a heuristic technique for making insurance decisions.

Lou Quinto

Times Are a Changin’… Lead

Leadership is defined by changing times. Businesses must always change in order to maintain their leadership in the industry.

Lisa Ryan

Open Your Books to Increase Employee Engagement

If you’re looking for a great way to build employee trust and engagement levels, you may want to consider incorporating an open-book leadership strategy.

Mike Kallenberger

John Deere’s Precision Technology Program Found New Ways To Listen To Their Customers

What do customers want?

Executive Profile: Torgun Smith

The courts at the Guam National Tennis Center have hosted players of all skill levels, from weekend hobbyists to aspiring members of Guam's Davis Cup team.

Alexandra Joyce

A Closer Look: Earl Harbaugh's Industry Legacy

A Look at the Industry Through the Decades with Ditch Witch Midwest’s Earl Harbaugh

Kyle Larkin

Right to Repair Gains Steam in Canada

AED has been battling so-called “right to repair” initiatives in state legislatures throughout the United States for several years.

Brian P. McGuire

Looking ahead to the Washington Fly-In

I trust all who attended Leadership Conference last month enjoyed their time in Orlando.

Lori Lovely

Rick Taylor - Scholarship Winner Continues Legacy of Education

Last August, Zak Schute heard that he had been named the first winner of the Rick Taylor Memorial Scholarship.

2021 Road Building Equipment Showcase

Volvo Construction Equipment Introduces Two New Excavators in 50-Ton Class Size

Volvo Construction Equipment is entering the 50-ton class for excavators...

The Future of Energy Storage and Microgrids

As electric utility companies look to drastically reduce their CO2 emissions over the next several decades, significant steps are already being taken to begin modernizing the grid.

The Utility Expo: Where the Utility Industry Goes to Grow

The Utility Expo (formerly ICUEE) in 2021 is on track to be bigger than any previous edition, thanks in part to a new outdoor layout with more space for overhead and underground utility equipment.

Thomas J. Armitage

Now that the Buzz Has Died Down: How B2B Companies Should Use Social Media in 2021

Facebook is almost an adult! Can you believe it’s been nearly 18 years since its launch?!

Mike Kallenberger

An Idea Was Born: The Story of Ray & Koop Fewerda and the Evolution of the Gradall Excavator

It’s hard to see a Gradall excavator in action for the first time and not come away impressed.

Lori Lovely

Rick Taylor Scholarship Winner Continues Legacy of Education

Last August, just as he was about to begin his final year of studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology...

Alexandra Joyce

A Look at the Industry Through the Decades with Fred Berry

Fred Berry, former CEO of Berry Companies and AED's 1971 Chairman, has had lifelong involvement in the creation and success of his family’s business in the industry.