Become a Member
Become a Member
No other association can reach North American dealers and open the pathway to a discussion like Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) can do for you.
AED brings together independent industry-leading dealers and manufacturers of equipment in the agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, cranes, forestry, material handling, mining, power generation, and rental markets across in North America along with the service providers supporting equipment distribution.
AED enhances the growth of manufacturers in expanding their dealer network in North America through:
- Public policy and legislative advocacy supporting free trade
- Business news and information
- Networking events that facilitate business-to-business interaction, cooperation, and growth-cultivation
- Best practices and benchmarking reports
AED provides a variety of services and business development opportunities for our members at a reduced rate and we want you, as an active member, to take full advantage of your membership!
Everything AED provides to our membership is designed to enhance the ongoing success and profitability of businesses by providing public policy and advocacy, industry-specific education, career development opportunities, research, benchmarking reports and networking platforms to facilitate business-to-business interactions.
At Associated Equipment Distributors, we build relationships with businesses all over the equipment distribution industry. Becoming one of our members gives you access to all the services and benefits we offer, and it’s a great way to make lasting connections. Whether you’re a dealer, manufacturer or service provider, you can take part in our organization.
Dealers
Our largest and primary group of members with over 500 organizations, dealers are independent, full-service dealers that sell, service, and rent equipment and provide a wide range of product support services.
When you become an AED member you can take a leading stance in the industry by partnering with us to sell, rent out and offer support for high-end equipment. From construction and mining to agriculture and power generation, our dealers serve every type of industry and application. We provide our members with the tools and resources they need to sell and service equipment. Professional development options, courses and benchmarking services are just a few of the benefits we offer.
Being a good dealer is about offering high-quality products, managing your inventory effectively, and developing your employees. As part of our massive group of members, you’ll be able to stay competitive and develop a stronger reputation in the industry with the help of our opportunities exclusively for members.
We offer advocacy programs, professional development events and high-quality research to help our dealers succeed. Our AED programs even come with access to AED Magazine, which offers invaluable industry news and information that dealers need to stay up to date. This award-winning magazine includes recent statistics, product previews and industry insider information so AED members can learn all about what’s going on in their world.
Dealer Membership Application Dealer Division Membership Application
For more information on dealer memberships, please contact Mike Kondrath, at 630-642-9045 or mkondrath@aednet.org.
Manufacturers
(and Master Distributors)
Over 200 heavy, general and light manufacturers belong to AED to establish and maintain business relationships with our dealer members, and to stay abreast of trends in distribution.
If you’re looking for a way to make connections and build on the strengths of your company, it could be a great time to join one of the AED programs. Manufacturers have a critical responsibility to create products that will be used among a wide range of customers around the world. A membership with our organization helps you stay informed and build relationships that advance your business.
It’s important for manufacturers to stay current with information about equipment dealers in their industries. We help keep your skills up to standard, your leaders aware and your operational costs reasonable. A partnership with AED may even help you get in touch with dealers who are looking to make new professional connections.
If you are looking to improve the performance of your existing dealer network or looking to grow your dealer network as a manufacturer/master distributor, then the manufacturer membership is a great fit for our organization to help you.
Manufacturer Membership Application Manufacturer Division Membership Application
For more information on manufacturer memberships, please contact Carlos Villafuerte, at 630-450-8104 or cvillafuerte@aednet.org.
Service Providers
Over 200 companies belong to AED to market their specialized services to equipment dealers in financing, information technology, insurance, publishing and consulting.
Today’s high-demand industries are evolving fast, and our goal is to help businesses keep up with this evolution by connecting service companies and dealers all over the world. Your services play a valuable role in giving dealers the benefits they need to deliver top performance.
AED is a single source for service companies to find all the resources and connections they need. We do research, analysis and networking so our partners can enhance their marketing and delivery strategies. Whether you’re looking for advertising information or news about the latest technology, we can point you in the right direction. Our options offer insights that can help you reach more dealers who have specialized requirements.
Service Provider Membership Application
For more information on service provider memberships, please contact Carlos Villafuerte, at 630-450-8104 or cvillafuerte@aednet.org.