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AEM News Releases Archive
On this web page, you can find AEM's current (2008) news releases,
as well as a links to an archive of our past news releases.
For more information, please call Pat Monroe at 414-298-4123.
Click here for AEM Letters on Policy Issues.
Click here to view the AEM "2007 Year in Review" summary of key association actions during 2007 on behalf of members and the industry.
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2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008
2008 News
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Headline |
| September 25, 2008 |
AEM offers new and updated equipment safety manuals –
New online store enhances customer ordering experience
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| September 16, 2008 |
Construction education scholarship winners named –
Quality workforce is goal of ConstructMyFuture.com program
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| September 11, 2008 |
AEM praises passage of Highway Trust Fund "fix"
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| September 10, 2008 |
AEM names new directors –
Bobcat/Doosan and LBX Company executives serve on board of equipment manufacturers’ trade group
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| September 09, 2008 |
“World Trade: Traits of the Masters” - AEM’s 2008 annual conference
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| September 08, 2008 |
AEM to assist AEMP technology initiative for more efficient equipment fleet management
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| September 02, 2008 |
Call for Entries: AEM’s equipment industry marketing awards –
Deadline is November 5 for “Measures of Success” awards honoring industry communications excellence
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| August 29, 2008 |
Mid-year report: Construction equipment exports up 24 percent
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| August 28, 2008 |
Mid-year report: Farm machinery exports gain 30.5 percent
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| August 25, 2008 |
AgExecutive Forum offers strategic planning guidance to farm equipment manufacturers and suppliers –
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Schafer scheduled to speak
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| August 20, 2008 |
AEM elects nine new members
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| August 20, 2008 |
AEM product support seminar provides solutions for delivering superior customer service –
New optional community-service segment helps New Orleans' rebuild efforts
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| August 18, 2008 |
AEM’s Darrin Drollinger elected to board of agricultural safety group –
Advancing farm safety and health is a key issue for manufacturers
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| August 12, 2008 |
AEM awards program recognizes excellence in student agricultural engineering
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| August 07, 2008 |
AEM supports EPA denial of Renewable Fuels Standard waiver request
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| July 28, 2008 |
New ag show will give attendees international connection –
AEM's AG CONNECT Expo to debut in January 2010
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| July 17, 2008 |
AEM supports federal bridge-infrastructure legislation –
Cites need for comprehensive reform to meet highway/transit needs
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| July 01, 2008 |
AEM calls for timely completion of new OSHA crane safety standards
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| June 23, 2008 |
AEM supports FasterBetterSafer campaign –
"We must improve America's infrastructure now"
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| June 20, 2008 |
AEM announces "Statistics Outstanding Merit Award" winners
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| June 20, 2008 |
AEM elects 11 new members
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| June 05, 2008 |
Statements from tower crane safety/regulations press briefing June 5, 2008
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| May 30, 2008 |
Equipment industry marketing award winners announced –
"Measures of Success" program sponsored by AEM to promote communications best practices
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| May 30, 2008 |
Equipment manufacturing publication group selects "Public Relations Person of the Year" –
PICA recognizes Jean Hiller of Two Rivers Marketing in Des Moines, Iowa
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| May 12, 2008 |
Supply chain cycle management is focus of AEM seminar –
Industry-specific purchasing and procurement issues targeted
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| May 08, 2008 |
Farmers, the public and Ag equipment manufacturers will benefit from a new farm bill, despite shortcomings –
Statement by AEM President Dennis Slater
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| April 29, 2008 |
Equipment industry can benefit from use of bonus depreciation in economic stimulus package –
Statement by AEM President Dennis Slater
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| April 16, 2008 |
AEM statement on Senator McCain's "gas tax holiday" proposal
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| April 10, 2008 |
AEM supports Administration's Colombia Free Trade Agreement decision
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| April 08, 2008 |
AEM elects 16 new members
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| April 04, 2008 |
"Future Tense Marketing" is theme of AEM conference –
Annual marketing event is association's first "green" seminar
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| March 31, 2008 |
Call for nominations to Construction Equipment Hall of Fame –
Hall of Fame honors industry innovators and leaders
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| March 27, 2008 |
AEM op-ed piece –
Opportunity awaits as nation rebuilds its infrastructure
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| March 25, 2008 |
AEM announces winner of inaugural scholarship from the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame –
North Carolina teen’s winning essay earns the $5000 prize
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| March 24, 2008 |
AEM names new director –
Caterpillar Inc. executive serves on equipment manufacturers' trade group board
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| March 18, 2008 |
Winners announced for first ever "Construction Challenge" –
AEM teen program focuses attention on construction careers
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| March 03, 2008 |
AEM offers seminars on product safety and product liability –
Sessions help manufacturers analyze and enhance safety programs
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| February 28, 2008 |
Editor Update: Information to assist your Construction Challenge coverage
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| February 25, 2008 |
Construction machinery exports top $17.2 billion for 2007 –
Overall gain of 26 percent; Africa, Asia, Europe lead the way
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| February 25, 2008 |
Farm equipment exports increase 13 percent in 2007 –
Sales strongest to South American markets
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| February 22, 2008 |
AEM recognizes excellence in promoting conservation of natural resources –
NACD districts in Ohio, Michigan honored
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| February 21, 2008 |
AEM elects 11 new members
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| February 21, 2008 |
AEM sets 2008 seminar schedule –
Programs offer CEU-Continuing Education Credits for industry focused education
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| February 14, 2008 |
AEM hosts U.S. Commerce Dept. manufacturing head at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 –
Free trade agreements on equipment manufacturing group agenda
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| February 13, 2008 |
AEM at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 –
Focus on worker safety, worker shortages and industry grass roots political action
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| February 13, 2008 |
AEM sponsors Industry Investor Conference at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 –
Raising the construction equipment industry’s profile on Wall Street
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| February 12, 2008 |
AEM Construction Challenge regional winners on way to finals at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 –
Show attendees invited to cheer on teams
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| January 25, 2008 |
AEM statement on economic stimulus package progress
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| January 22, 2008 |
AEM calls for action on economic stimulus package
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| January 21, 2008 |
Megan Tanel named AEM vice president of exhibitions –
New international exhibitions department also formed
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| January 15, 2008 |
AEM commends release of "infrastructure needs" report –
Congress urged to consider full range of funding options
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| January 15, 2008 |
Students advance to finale of first-ever "construction challenge" competition –
AEM initiative spotlights need for industry workers, infrastructure renewal
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| January 14, 2008 |
AEM elects 14 new members
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| January 14, 2008 |
Richard Jefferson joins AEM staff –
PR veteran to oversee equipment manufacturing trade group’s expanded public awareness initiatives
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Media Contact:
Pat Monroe
Director of
Public Relations
Association Of Equipment Manufacturers
6737 W. Washington Street
Suite 2400
Milwaukee, WI 53214-5647
Phone: 414-298-4123
Fax: 414-272-1170
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