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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Associated Equipment Distributors Announces American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall as 2026 Summit Keynote
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is proud to announce that Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 AED Summit on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Duvall has led the American Farm Bureau Federation for nearly a decade. As a leading voice for America’s farmers,...
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AED Women in Equipment Conference Sets Record Attendance and Celebrates Industry Progress
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) proudly announced the success of its 2025 Women in Equipment Conference, held September 17–19 in Chicago, Illinois. The annual event reached new heights this year, drawing a record-breaking 131 attendees representing dealerships, manufacturers, and service providers across all areas and levels of the equipment industry. The conference featured dynamic programming designed...
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