AED Expands State Government Affairs Program Nationwide, Creating a Stronger Voice for Equipment Dealers

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has expanded its government affairs program to include representation in all 50 states, strengthening the association’s ability to advocate for equipment dealers on state legislative and regulatory issues. The nationwide effort, supported by partnerships with regional associations, industry stakeholders and allied organizations, will increase AED’s presence in state policy...

AED’s McGuire Encourages Premiers to Press for Return to Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) delivered letters to every Canadian premier as an impasse in trade negotiations between Canada and the United States puts the bilateral trade relationship at risk. In the letter, AED’s President & CEO Brian P. McGuire reminded Canadian premiers about the integrated nature of the supply chains that are...

AED Foundation Receives National Program Standards Approval for Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) announced it has received National Program Standard approval for its Registered Apprenticeship Program from the U.S. Department of Labor, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen the equipment industry’s technician workforce. The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship...

NAEDA and AED Announce Merger to Create a Stronger, Unified Voice for Equipment Dealers Across North America

KANSAS CITY, Mo. and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) today announced plans to merge, effective January 2027, creating a stronger, uniﬁed organization that will operate as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED) and serve equipment dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The merger brings...

AED Calls on Governors to Address U.S.-Canada Trade Impasse

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship. “Our supply chains do not stop at state lines or national borders. Heavy...

AED Foundation Indianapolis Pathways Event Connects 300 Students to the Equipment Industry

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The AED Foundation (AEDF) hosted its Indianapolis Pathways Event September 10, 2026, at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind. The event brought together equipment industry leaders to give more than 300 high school students from half-a-dozen schools a firsthand look at career opportunities. Throughout the event, students participated in hands-on activities...