Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Our Event Operations team has hit the ground running this week with live space draws for the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, which is set to take place from March 15-17, 2027. Hats off to this dedicated crew, who are always working to make each show better than the last! 💪

The workforce landscape is ever-changing - and recruiters like Kate Ziek of AEM member company Green Mountain Lion Corporation, Inc. are constantly adjusting their approach. From new tech like AI, to the increasing scrutiny of remote work, Ziek shared her thoughts on the top four recruiting trends with her fellow AEM Workforce Development Committee members during a recent meeting. Read the full recap of her presentation! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gU2mmWwn   💼 Looking to invest in your team, expand your network, and keep workforce issues top-of-mind? Visit AEM's Workforce Solutions page today! https://lnkd.in/gGd2mdxd

❓ Do you have skills and technical expertise to offer AEM? Do you want to make an impact in the non-road equipment manufacturing space? Volunteering with our Safety & Product Leadership Technical Groups is now easier than ever, with our new self-service tool! 👉 https://bit.ly/494SWf2 AEM members who are interested in participating in our Safety & Product Leadership Technical Groups, or are interested in other member opportunities, are encouraged to access the self-service tool, or contact their Account Success Advisor. 😊

🌽 Seasonal limits on E15 continue to undercut ethanol demand and deny rural communities a straightforward, bipartisan win. E15 supports stronger rural economies and gives consumers more choice. Read more in the latest op-ed from AEM's Johan "Kip" Eideberg and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois. https://lnkd.in/ggjNE_hB

What was expected to be a period of renewed growth for the non-road equipment manufacturing industry has softened in the early months of the year, with tensions in the Strait of Hormuz adding another layer of uncertainty, particularly for the ag industry, according to AEM Senior Director of Business Intelligence Al Melhim. For more insights on ag and construction industry conditions, read the full recap of AEM's Q2 Business Intelligence Equipment Market Update webinar. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gNA7MwZj

During our inaugural Queens Park Day yesterday, AEM member company representatives met with Ontario provincial leaders to advocate for policies that strengthen the manufacturing industry and drive economic growth. 📈 The non-road equipment manufacturing industry supports 60,000 jobs in Ontario, and adds $9.4 billion to the GDP in the province. Our industry is integral in helping build, power, and feed communities in the province, and throughout Canada. 

We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new market share statistics program for landfill compactors. 👏 The program, proposed by AEM member company BOMAG Americas, was launched earlier this year, and essentially tracks the first time a machine is used, which is the most sought after information for ag and construction in North America. 💡 "Thanks in large part to the programs we’ve launched, our members now have the best-available tools and reports to determine their market penetration and business profitability,” says AEM Senior Director of Market Share Statistics Jacquelyn La Favor, CEM. Learn more about AEM Market Share Statistics programs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8ArpAeK

In case you missed it, last week's AEM Product Safety & Stewardship Conference and Liability Seminar provided hundreds of industry attendees with first-class access to the latest insights on: ✅ Product liability ✅ Safety design standards ✅ Regulatory requirements ✅ Potential risks to avoid Be sure to stay tuned for more information about next year's event! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g3XMrWDM

Our first AEM Momentum Event of 2026 made one thing clear: members are eager to connect, learn, and work to move the industry forward together. 👏 Today's gathering at The Gage Milwaukee brought dozens of AEM members together for a day spent enjoying high-value networking and timely industry insights. Thanks to everyone who helped make today a success, and be sure to make time to join us again at one or both of our upcoming AEM Momentum Events later on this year: 📆 Aug. 20 at Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. in Williamsburg, Iowa 📆 Oct. 13 at FAE USA in the Atlanta, Georgia area

The non-road equipment technician shortage is real - but organizations like CASE 4 Learning are partnering with equipment manufacturers to combat that shortage and fortify the workforce of tomorrow. It's time that equipment manufacturers take a more active approach, think outside the box, and take control of their workforce strategy, by joining AEM's monthly Workforce Development Committee meetings. 👉 https://bit.ly/3M7SUKS AEM members who participate: ✅ Hear from industry partners like CASE 4 Learning ✅ Speak about pressing workforce challenges and opportunities ✅ Share best practices ✅ Develop actionable workforce strategies, and more!