AEM’s Slater to Retire

August 9, 2021 – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that Dennis J. Slater will retire as AEM president, effective Dec. 31, 2021. The AEM board of directors has selected AEM’s Senior Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector Megan Tanel to succeed Slater and serve as AEM president effective Jan. 1, 2022. Slater, 63, joined AEM’s predecessor the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) in…

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AEM Survey Reveals What is on Mind of Manufacturers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released the findings of its most recent CEO survey. The survey, the third in a series of surveys that AEM has conducted since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, asked executives of leading equipment manufacturing companies to weigh in on the job that President Trump and the 116th Congress have done to support the…

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AEM Steps Up for Manufacturers Amid Virus Crisis

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) said it recognizes the immense impact that the current COVID-19 pandemic is having on its member companies, employees, suppliers and customers, as well as partner sectors such as agriculture and construction. “Our top priority is focused on ensuring the health and safety of our member companies, their employees, our staff and our partners,” the…

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AEM Unveils New Logo

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, unveiled a new brand identity to reflect how its more than 1,000 members build momentum for the industry. “The launch of our new logo embodies the spirit of AEM to move the off-road equipment industry forward,” said Dennis Slater, president of AEM.…

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Nick Yaksich

When Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations Nick Yaksich announced his retirement last year, it was met with a great degree of gratitude throughout the association and the broader equipment manufacturing industry. Because after 20 years, Yaksich left a firm footprint across the industry thanks to the many personal relationships and impact he made during…

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AEM Honors 29 Equipment Manufacturers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 29 companies for their superior participation in AEM data reporting programs. “Our statistics programs are member-driven, and we applaud the dedication of our award winners. They help ensure AEM delivers optimum value with consistent, accurate, and reliable market data that members can use for improved business forecasting and…

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AEM’s Slater: Steel Tariffs ‘Counterproductive’

President Donald Trump said his administration will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Trump said the United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent tariff on aluminum, capping a fierce, months-long internal debate that reportedly divided some of the president’s top advisers. 

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Manufacturers Urge Lawmakers to Reclaim U.S. Infrastructure Advantage

The Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) released The U.S. Infrastructure Advantage, a report that outlines steps lawmakers should take to reclaim the country’s infrastructure advantage. Currently ranked 11th in the world in infrastructure competitiveness, equipment manufacturers believe it is essential to modernize and rebuild America’s core infrastructure network in order to retain the United States’ position as the world’s strongest…

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