Member News Archive

Megan Tanel to Become AEM President Beginning January 1, 2022

Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co., the sales and service organization based in Newport News, Virginia. Friedrich will be taking over the role previously held by Peter Mayr.

Rock Machinery, Co., LLC., a leading distributor of processing equipment and parts for the mining, aggregate, and recycle industries, is pleased to announce its recent hire of Bud Fontana, who joins the company as the Mining Account Manager. Based in Hibbing, Minnesota, Fontana will cover the Minnesota Iron Range in his territory.

Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, has introduced an online Parts Service Center and used equipment offering on the company’s website. The added online tools enhance the customer experience by making it easy to order parts 24/7 and provide access to high quality used equipment.

Power Equipment Company, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, will be appointed the authorized Komatsu distributor in Arkansas effective mid-September, 2021, expanding their presence in the state. The territory will be served by existing authorized Komatsu branches in Little Rock, AR and Springdale, AR.

He Brings over 10 Years of Experience in the Industry.

Thirteen dealers across North America recognized for excellence in sales and support of CASE Construction Equipment.

Felling Trailers will debut its new Air Ramp Slider Track System (patent pending) for the Drop Deck I (DDI) series, air brake equipped, FT-20 I and FT-24 I trailers.

Komplet America is excited to introduce Joe Savarese as Business Development Manager. Joe has over 40 years of experience in heavy equipment and construction material marketing, sales, and service, Joe is confident he can meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations in the exploding field of on-site recycling.

Pettibone has introduced X-Command®, a new telematics program available for the company’s X-Series telehandlers, Cary-Lift pipe and pole handlers, and Speed Swing rail maintenance machines.

John Deere expands its compact equipment offerings with the introduction of the anti-vibration undercarriage system for the 333G Compact Track Loader.

In recent years, so-called “right to repair” legislation has proliferated across the country. AED, working with OEM’s and other dealer organizations, has successfully prevented these proposals from passing in state legislatures. However, now the issue is gaining traction at the federal level as the Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress seek to address the issue through misguided proposals in Washington.

Caterpillar Inc. announced the availability of “The Fundamentals of Equipment Economics,” a practical, web-based training course that helps construction business owners and fleet managers reduce equipment costs, extend and optimize machine life, and ultimately improve profitability through proven, data-driven principles.

Setting the industry standard for the best combined average annual utilization and residual value in the next 5 years. McConnellsburg, Pa. (June 9, 2021) — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announces that EquipmentWatch has recognized JLG® electric scissor lifts and SkyTrak® telehandlers with its prestigious 2021 Lowest Cost of Ownership (LCO) awards.

Metso Outotec and AM King, the leading marketplace for surplus mining and processing equipment globally, have entered into a global partnership agreement covering spares, wears, repairs and field service recommendations for AM King brokered mill and crusher sales, irrespective of the OEM. Metso Outotec will provide competitive aftermarket solutions for optimized performance, higher reliability and increased profitability, covering solution packages on certified inspections and warranty, maintenance services, and optimization services.

The AED Foundation’s latest commissioned research report, Building Diversity into the Equipment Distribution Industry, provides industry stakeholders with key recommendations to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Power Equipment Company, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been named the authorized Komatsu distributor in eight counties in southwest Virginia.

Harry, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021, played a vital role at the John Fabick Tractor Company.