AED Foundation’s 10th Annual Gala & Live Auction Raises Over $485,000
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) celebrated the success of its 10th Annual Gala & Live Auction, held January 19, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, during the AED 2026 Summit. Presented by AEDF and RB Global, this year’s Gala embraced a new format, featuring a formal seated dinner, and carried the festive...
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AED Announces 2026 Chairman of the Board and New Board Leadership
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced its 2026 leadership appointments during the 2026 AED Summit, taking place January 19–21 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The announcements include new chairs for both the AED Board of Directors and the AED Foundation, along with several new members joining each board. Marshall Anderson, Executive Vice President at...
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AED Advocacy Delivers Key Win for Equipment Industry to Final NDAA
On December 17, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sending it to President Trump for his signature, following passage by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Importantly, the final bill did not include right to repair provisions that AED actively lobbied against, representing a significant victory for the industry and...
Read MoreAED Endorses OPOC.us as Exclusive Healthcare & Benefits Partner for Its Members
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce a new partnership with OPOC.us, endorsing the organization as the preferred healthcare and benefits partner for AED members. This partnership reflects AED’s commitment to providing its members with access to innovative programs that prioritize the well-being of employees and their families. “Attracting and retaining employees remains one...
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AED Announces Jalen Price as Regional Manager for Eastern Canada
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jalen Price as the organization’s new Regional Manager for Eastern Canada. Based in Ottawa, Price brings a strong background in Canadian public policy, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement to his role supporting AED members across the region. Price joins AED following a distinguished career...
Read MoreAED Foundation and ASE Education Foundation Announce Partnership to Strengthen Career Pathways for Future Equipment Technicians
The AED Foundation (AEDF) and the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to industry-recognized credentials and strengthen the connection between high school technical programs and careers in the equipment distribution industry. Through this collaboration, AEDF Recognized High School Programs will now be able to utilize ASE...
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