Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has been the voice of North American equipment dealers since 1919. What started as an idea by Morton R. Hunter has grown into a comprehensive trade association serving thousands of members across construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, power generation, a...
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Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has been the voice of North American equipment dealers since 1919. What started as an idea by Morton R. Hunter has grown into a comprehensive trade association serving thousands of members across construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, power generation, and industrial applications.
AED represents companies involved in the distribution, rental, and support of heavy equipment. Whether you're a construction equipment dealer, mining supplier, forestry distributor, or rental company, AED provides resources designed specifically for your industry.
Industries covered: - Construction equipment distribution - Mining equipment and suppliers - Forestry equipment dealers - Agricultural equipment dealers - Power generation suppliers - Industrial equipment distributors - Equipment rental companies
AED members access a full suite of continuing education options:
Education covers operational areas including parts and service, rentals, financial management, business continuity, and sales.
Established in 1991, The AED Foundation addresses workforce development and professional education. The Foundation provides:
"AED provides professional development opportunities where they might not exist." - Kara Hamilton, BRAMCO, Inc.
AED Legal Call Counsel is a FREE legal hotline for members provided by Kopon Airdo, LLC (AED's general counsel). Get expert legal advice on:
Measure your business performance against industry standards and competitors with AED's benchmarking reports covering:
Stay ahead of market trends with:
AED serves as the voice of equipment distributors in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa. The organization:
Build professional connections through:
Exclusive member benefits through partnerships offering:
For more information, contact Jon Cruthers at 630-468-5127 or [email protected].
AED Magazine keeps members informed on industry trends and business strategies. Access current and archived issues through the AED website.
"Overall, our AED involvement has made us become a much better dealer, employer, and advocate for our industry." - John Shearer, President/CEO, 4Rivers
"One of the things that is a core strength of AED is that there is a really strong sense of community among the members." - Toby Mack, EEIA
Associated Equipment Distributors 650 E Algonquin Rd., Suite 305 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 630-574-0650 Email: [email protected] Website: aednet.org
Membership applications available online. Contact AED for details about joining and accessing member benefits.
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