At the beginning of what is shaping up to be a significant year for articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak, the company is attending the AED Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth and future plans with its North American dealers and customers. A new year began with Rokbak attending the 2024 Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit, the North American event which…
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AED: In Canada, Liberals Retain Minority Government
The Canadian federal election has come and gone, and the results appear to be very similar to those of the 2019 election, according to an analysis by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). While there are still races that are too close to call, the Liberals have secured another minority government. The current tally has the Liberals at 158 seats, (up three…
Read MoreSenate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
The Senate has passed a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, a significant win for the aggregates and construction industries, according to The Hill.
Read MoreBiden Calls for Infrastructure Cooperation in Speech
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden once again touted the need for infrastructure spending, and even applauded a group of Republican senators who have put forward their own infrastructure proposal as a counter to his plan.
Read MoreAssociations Praise, Raise Concerns on Biden Infrastructure Proposal
The Biden administration’s announcement of a major infrastructure proposal – The American Jobs Plan – brought comments, both positive and negative, from industry associations.
Read MoreButtigieg Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as secretary of transportation by a vote of 86-13.
Read MoreAED, Inside the Blueprint Announce Partnership
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and Inside the Blueprint (ITB) have entered into a strategic partnership to provide AED and its members with educational content regarding issues, initiatives and new solutions related to the equipment distribution industry.
Read MoreAssociations Pledge to Work with Biden Administration
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration and pledged that equipment manufacturers will actively support the efforts of the new administration to confront our nation’s many challenges, chief among them, ending the pandemic and ensuring a safe and rapid economic recovery.
Read MoreAED Reschedules 2021 Summit
In response to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has rescheduled its 2021 Summit. The event will now take place from May 24 – 26, 2021, in-person at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, along with a virtual option.
Read MoreAssociation Heads Comment on Presidential Election
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement on the outcome of the 2020 elections: “NSSGA commends a record number of citizens for exercising their right to vote and congratulates the winners of this historic election. The strength of ROCKPAC and the active engagement of our members in the political process served to…
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