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4th quarter 2009 Global Markets import/export reports now available to members
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The quarterly Global Markets Report, available to AEM members, is an invaluable tool for export-minded manufacturers to keep their finger on the pulse of global markets for agricultural and construction equipment.
(3/11/2010)
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Registration open for AEM Spring 2010 Statistics Conference
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AEM statistics program members may now register online, free of charge, for the Spring 2010 Statistics Conference. This conference has been realigned to a three-day format held on May 24-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta-Airport in Atlanta, GA.
(3/11/2010)
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AEM talks safety standards with Industrial Minerals Association-North America
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AEM staff addressed the Industrial Minerals Association-North America (IMA-NA) 2010 Industrial Minerals Technology Workshop regarding the utilization of standards to develop safe, functional and efficient mining equipment when used as intended.
(3/11/2010)
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Highway Bill extended through March 28; Congress considering extension through December
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While agreement on a March 28 extension of the highway bill was reached after Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) ended his filibuster, negotiations continue on an extension through December 2010 as part of the current jobs bill.
(3/8/2010)
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 name official "Show News" producer
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The official Show News will include pre-show, onsite and post-show communications to help attendees plan their visit as well as obtain show highlights during and after the events. Attendees will be able to access content through the wide variety of media platforms now available.
(3/8/2010)
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From the President's Desk: Helping you build a Product Safety professional
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All AEM member companies face the challenges associated with manufacturing and providing machines that meet the customers' needs and are safe. Providing your employees with the proper education to design, build, train and service your machines from a safety standpoint is critically important.
(3/8/2010)
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U.S. farm equipment exports: 2009 ends with 23-percent decline
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U.S. exports of agricultural-related machinery totaled nearly $8 billion in 2009, a 23-percent drop compared to the previous year, with the largest declines in business to Europe and South America. AEM consolidates U.S. Commerce Department data for off-road equipment with other sources into quarterly export trend reports.
(3/4/2010)
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U.S. construction machinery exports: 2009 declines top 38 percent, but improved as year progressed
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U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year. However, quarter-to-quarter declines steadily improved, ending with a fourth-quarter 2009 gain of 26 percent over the third quarter.
(3/4/2010)
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AEM Canada urges depreciation rate changes
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AEM joined the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition in a letter to Canadian Finance Minister James Flaherty, urging him to extend the period during which businesses can claim a two-year depreciation rate for investments in manufacturing and processing machinery and equipment for an additional five years.
(3/4/2010)
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Federal highway funding hits political snag
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that they will begin furloughing Federal Highway Administration employees March 1 due to the impasse in the Senate to approve an extension of the federal aid highway program. Highway construction supported by the Highway Trust Fund will also be cut off as the states will not be able to reimbursed by the federal government.
(3/1/2010)
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Free download available for "Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarization for Aerial Work Platform Equipment"
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AEM, ARA, AED, IPAF and SIA have joined forces for a first-of-its-kind industry initiative to develop an educational document to clarify what is required for general training and model-specific familiarization of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment.
(3/1/2010)
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AEM among presenters in March webinar on managing PR in evolving media landscape
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AEM Senior Director of Public Relations Rich Jefferson will join a panel of communications experts in a webinar entitled "A Modern PR Toolbox for the Evolving Media Landscape: A Balanced Approach to Leveraging Traditional and New Media," scheduled for Thursday, March 18 from 1-2 p.m. Eastern.
(3/1/2010)
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Russia Ag Flash Report now available
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In accordance with an agreement between the Russian Agricultural-Industrial Machine-Building Corporation (Rosagromash) and AEM, both organizations will be exchanging monthly Ag Flash reports.
(2/25/2010)
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Senate passes Jobs Bill extending highway programs through 2010
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By a vote of 70-28 Wednesday, the Senate passed the Jobs Bill extending highway programs through Dec. 31, 2010. AEM's efforts will now be focused on making this a "meaningful extension" during which work begins on a fully funded, multi-year reauthorization and is completed before year's end.
(2/25/2010)
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Pull-type scraper (earthmoving) program launched
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AEM recently reached another milestone by publishing the first report for the scraper program (an earthmoving product). Scrappers are now a part of the Commercial Worksite Equipment and Forestry, Earthmoving & Excavator statistics committees.
(2/25/2010)
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India 2010 budget to stay the course with infrastructure growth plans
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The continuing efforts of the Indian government to develop, grow and sustain its infrastructure will continue to remain on track when the 2010 Indian budget is released Feb. 26. This will ensure the continued 7-plus percent of GDP growth India has enjoyed for the past several years.
(2/22/2010)
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Enthusiastic crowds at record-breaking 2010 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows
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The co-located 2010 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo concluded a record-breaking run despite the lingering downturn, with packed exhibit aisles and education sessions. The shows posted record numbers for registrants, amount of exhibit space taken and number of education session tickets purchased.
(2/22/2010)
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From the President's desk: Seeking opportunities and taking chances to do more
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As we slowly recover from this "Great Recession," your Association has reached out to identify and develop opportunities to improve our services and programs to support your businesses and the industries AEM represents. Even as we took significant steps throughout 2009 to reduce our costs and focus our limited resources on our priority core services, we also sought to create new opportunities to better serve you - our members - and the equipment industry.
(2/22/2010)
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Record-breaking numbers at 2010 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows
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The 2010 co-located World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo opened with tremendous enthusiasm and have already posted record-breaking numbers as of Wednesday's second day of events.
(2/18/2010)
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U.S. signs "Buy American" agreement with Canada
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The agreement provides for permanent U.S. access to Canadian provincial and territorial procurement contracts in accordance with the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. In addition, it gives American companies access to compete for Canadian provincial and municipal construction contracts not covered by the GPA through September 2011.
(2/18/2010)
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AEM Grassroots Action Alert: Senate to vote on "Jobs Bill" this Monday
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled a vote on the Senate version of jobs creation legislation for this Monday, February 22. The bill includes an extension of current surface transportation infrastructure programs through December 2010, and transfers $19.5 billion from the general fund of the treasury to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), to ensure the programs' solvency. Contact your home-state Senators to urge passage of this legislation.
(2/18/2010)
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Tier 4 update: Caterpillar
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There has been tremendous interest and confusion in the marketplace with Tier 4 regulations. Last Thursday, Caterpillar announced its plan and strategy outlined in the company's news release. As other companies make their approach and plans available, AEM will distribute and continue to keep you informed.
(2/15/2010)
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Watch AG CONNECT Expo report on Successful Farming Machinery Show
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Successful Farming's Dave Mowitz and Laurie Potter take you inside AG CONNECT Expo 2010 and give you a glimpse into what it was like to be a part of the inaugural exposition that brought the ag industry from around the world together in Orlando, Fla., in January.
(2/15/2010)
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Tier 4 update: California Air Resources Board
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As part of AEM's continuing communication on Tier 4 issues and regulations, we want you to know that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a news release last Thursday with the headline "ARB gives relief to off-road construction equipment owners."
(2/15/2010)
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Register for the 2010 AEM Product Safety & Compliance/Training Seminar
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This seminar, scheduled for April 26-28, 2010, in Rosemont, Ill., offers a combination of specialized tracks, out-of-this-world speakers and an innovative preconference course that will help you launch your program to new heights.
(2/11/2010)
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Industry-wide initiative creates first AWP equipment document on general training and model-specific familiarization
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AEM, ARA, AED, IPAF and SIA have joined forces for a first-of-its-kind industry initiative to develop an educational document to clarify what is required for general training and model-specific familiarization of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment.
(2/11/2010)
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Participation in statistics programs on the rise
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AEM member participation in statistics programs has been steadily growing over the past six years.
(2/11/2010)
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Let your voice be heard at World of Asphalt on the impending Highway Bill
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AEM wants your involvement at World of Asphalt to make sure Congress knows that investing in our country's infrastructure will create new jobs and boost the construction industry.
(2/8/2010)
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D.C. Update: President's 2011 budget; EPA's new RFS regulations support corn-ethanol
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On Monday, Feb. 1, President Obama released his 2011 budget, which calls for $3.8 trillion dollars in spending and projects a record deficit of $1.6 trillion. While this is just one of the initial steps in a long budget process, it will serve as the blueprint on which the debate is based. The proposed budget contains several items of interest to our industry.
(2/8/2010)
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From the President’s desk: Member involvement equals member value
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In work as in anything we do, you get from things in direct proportion to what you put into them. That certainly holds true in getting the most value from your membership in AEM. To truly benefit from Association membership, you and your company need to be actively involved in the services and programs we provide.
(2/8/2010)
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Updates on EU New Machinery "Safety" Directive available in CECE newsletter
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The Committee for European Construction Equipment's January 2010 newsletter offers excellent updates on the EU New Machinery "Safety" Directive, plans for hosting the Joint Technical Liaison meeting immediately following bauma and updates on the state of the European construction equipment industry.
(2/8/2010)
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Several topics discussed at Mounted Breaker Manufacturers Bureau meeting
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Joe Forth of Tramac (Doosan) was elected as the new Chairperson of the Mounted Breaker Manufacturers Bureau. In addition, the latest draft of the Safety Manual was approved for printing on the part of the MBMB.
(2/4/2010)
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IMF raises forecast for Russia's 2010 GDP growth
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The International Monetary Fund has raised its projection for Russia's 2010 GDP growth from 1.5 percent to 3.6 percent. The new projection reflects Russia's economic recovery in the second half of 2009.
(2/4/2010)
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Exports helping U.S. companies climb out of recession
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Power Curbers, a construction equipment manufacturer based in Salisbury, N.C., that is participating in the AEM/Ex-Im Bank pilot program designed to increase exports for small- and medium-sized member companies, has increased its exports from 20 percent before the recession to 80 percent currently primarily due to the weak dollar giving U.S. exporters a price advantage over foreign competitors.
(2/4/2010)
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In Memoriam: Robert DeFreitas, Past AEM Treasurer and Director
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It is with deepest regret that we inform you of the recent death of Robert DeFreitas, formerly of Cahners Publishing (Construction Equipment magazine).
(2/4/2010)
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Meet OSHA 10-hour requirement by attending course at World of Asphalt and AGG1 2010
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The OSHA 10-hour Course for Construction Workers was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide construction workers, supervisors and other personnel responsible for roadway construction activities with an awareness of construction safety and health concerns in the industry.
(2/1/2010)
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Supreme Court says corporate money can pay for political ads
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On Jan. 21, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Citizens United in their lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission by a 5-4 vote.
(2/1/2010)
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Chinese companies orientated, reporting data in 2010
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Three leading Chinese companies are to begin reporting their data in 2010: Shantui, Foton-Lovol and Zoomlion. The AEM Statistics Department conducted a series of orientations with each of the new participants with the help of statistics team member James Chang, who works out of the AEM China office in Beijing.
(2/1/2010)
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High numbers expected for World of Asphalt and AGG1 2010
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Current trending indicates that World of Asphalt and AGG1 2010 will be the largest show in its history – more exhibit space than ever, the most educational offerings and the largest amount of attendees.
(2/1/2010)
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AEM and Export-Import Bank begin pilot program for small-, medium-size member companies
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Small- and medium-sized companies with AEM membership can now benefit from a pilot program with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to increase their exports.
(2/1/2010)
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Experience unlimited opportunities with AEM at bauma China
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Bauma China is the leading international trade fair in China and Asia for all sectors of the construction-machinery industry. It is growing at a pace that even industry experts find impressive.
(1/28/2010)
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AEM pushes "infrastructure investment creates jobs" message to U.S. Senators
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Speaking at a press conference following an invitation-only meeting of key U.S. senators Wednesday, AEM President Dennis Slater forcibly relayed the direct connection between infrastructure investment and job creation for the construction industry and entire manufacturing sector.
(1/28/2010)
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Statistics Executive Committee Chair and Vice-chair visit Milwaukee
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Michael Adams (Komatsu) newly elected SEC Chair, and Tim Cronin (AGCO), Vice-chair, visited AEM for a two-day meeting in mid-January to discuss a variety issues.
(1/28/2010)
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AEM Ag Safety ROPS Ad Hoc Committee members meet at ASABE - Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference
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The AEM Ag Safety ROPS Ad Hoc Committee recently met at the ASABE – Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) held in conjunction with the AG CONNECT Expo 2010 in Orlando, Fla. This ad hoc committee is investigating ways to improve the knowledge base for safe operating practices of agricultural equipment in China and India.
(1/28/2010)
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AEM sponsors state lawmaker agriculture issues summit
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Summit of the State Agricultural and Rural Leaders brings together hundreds of state lawmakers from around the United States and Canada who serve on the agricultural committees of their respective legislative bodies to discuss issues vital to a healthy agricultural and rural economy.
(1/25/2010)
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AEM members meet with Kentucky Mine Equipment Review Panel
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AEM and AEM members met with the Kentucky Mine Equipment Review Panel to discuss the standards making process and the application of new ISO 12117-2 excavator ROPS standard to new equipment.
(1/25/2010)
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Booming Indian economy naturally fits the opening of space sales for bC India 2011
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The partnership between AEM and Messe Munchen, owner of bauma, to launch the bC India show in Mumbai, India, on February 8-11, 2011, is off to a terrific start with over 5,000 square meters of space already sold and more commitment and interested parties contacting AEM every week.
(1/25/2010)
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From the President's Desk: Seizing the opportunities to improve our business
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What a difference two weeks make! In the two weeks since my last column, several events have significantly changed the landscape both politically and for our industry.
(1/25/2010)
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Scenes from AG CONNECT Expo 2010
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The media buzz gained momentum through AG CONNECT Expo, Orlando, Fla., January 12-15, 2010.
(1/21/2010)
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Start Us Up USA! rally sends message to Congress
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On Wednesday, the Start Us Up USA! campaign held its latest rally in San Antonio to further highlight Congress' failure to renew federal highway programs has real economic consequences.
(1/21/2010)
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Manufacturers helping Haiti
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Manufacturers can help the people of Haiti recover and rebuild from the recent devastating earthquakes by donating equipment.
(1/21/2010)
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AEM's Trench Shoring and Shielding Association meets with trench safety equipment users
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The AEM Trench Shoring and Shielding Association (TSSA) recently met with other open-cut trench industry leaders to discuss common safety issues.
(1/21/2010)
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AG CONNECT Expo 2010 establishes the next generation ag trade exhibition in North America
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According to the preliminary feedback from AEM members and other exhibitors as well as top producers, the show achieved its goals in terms of creating the next generation ag trade exhibition featuring expert education, networking, a global presence, and a world class showcase for the latest technologies and innovations.
(1/18/2010)
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Ensure your place in the global market, exhibit with AEM at CONEXPO Russia
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CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2010 currently has over 3,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibit space already booked with leading manufacturers, including John Deere, JCB, Volvo and many others.
(1/18/2010)
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Remember to submit your 2010 AEM membership renewal
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Your 2010 renewal forms and dues were due December 31, 2009. If you have now sent in your renewal, please do so today.
(1/18/2010)
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An onsite snapshot look at AG CONNECT Expo
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Here's a snapshot look at AG CONNECT Expo at the close of day on Wednesday. The inaugural show runs Tuesday (preview day) through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
(1/14/2010)
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AEM Statistics charting the future
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At the start of each year, AEM asks all the companies to review their model charts and update the information for the coming year.
(1/14/2010)
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Volvo Construction Equipment named exclusive presenting sponsor of AEM's "Construction Challenge"
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AEM and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed an agreement which makes Volvo the presenting sponsor for AEM's annual Construction Challenge teen competition. The challenge is a creative problem-solving program that educates young people about the value of construction industry careers, as well as industry contributions to improved quality of life.
(1/14/2010)
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Agrievolution brings together global industry leaders
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Industry leaders from Argentina, Brazil, China, European Union, Russia, United States and Venezuela gave presentations on the state of the industry in their countries/regions.
(1/14/2010)
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AEM hosts IRF Fellows
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AEM hosted a group of International Road Federation (IRF) Fellows - from 12 countries - during their annual trip to IRF Washington, D.C., headquarters on Jan. 7.
(1/14/2010)
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From the President's Desk: Ag world coming together at AG CONNECT Expo
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We are only hours away from seeing a long-held dream of AEM and our Ag equipment members come to fruition when Ag CONNECT Expo opens its doors this week.
(1/11/2010)
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Congress returns for 2nd session and full plate
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Once the health care debate finally concludes, an extensive "to-do list" awaits lawmakers. AEM has been pushing hard to ensure the equipment industry's interests are addressed.
(1/11/2010)
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First AG CONNECT Expo poised to meet strategic goals
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AEM's first agriculture exhibition - AG CONNECT Expo, which runs from Tuesday to Friday this week in Orlando, Florida - is poised to meet the strategic goals and vision that AEM members serving on the Ag Executive Council and Show Management Committee set for the event.
(1/11/2010)
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Agreement formalized between AEM and Brazilian Machinery Manufacturers' Association ABIMAQ
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Although AEM has been working with ABIMAQ on several initiatives over the past nine years, this agreement will formalize the ongoing collaborations between the two associations.
(1/11/2010)
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Be a part of the CONEXPO Russia exhibit area at CTT 2010
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AEM will join forces with CTT owner and organizer Media Globe to establish a CONEXPO Russia exhibit area in the Construction Equipment & Technologies (CTT) 2010 exhibition, being held June 1-5, 2010, at the Crocus International Exhibition Center in Moscow.
(1/7/2010)
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Drollinger to speak on joint opportunities between AEM and ASABE
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The Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, hosted by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASBAE) on Jan. 10-13 in Orlando, Fla., is one of many co-located events being held at AG CONNECT Expo 2010.
(1/7/2010)
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Showcase your innovations on construction's global stage
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Showcase your innovations on construction's global stage at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2001, being held March 22-26, 2011 in Las Vegas.
(1/7/2010)
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Community service builds teamwork while giving back to charitable causes
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For many years, AEM has offered a Casual for Cause benefit – giving staff the opportunity to wear jeans each Friday they donate $1 to charity. In 2009, we took our charitable efforts one step further.
(1/7/2010)
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Register now for project management workshop at World of Asphalt
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World of Asphalt attendees can find out how better planning builds your organization's profits, strength, and growth by signing up for the "Project Management Essentials: Planning that Boosts Coordination, Control, and Cash Flow" workshop, scheduled for 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, February 18.
(1/4/2010)
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AEM Store now offering Task Training Supplements for toolbox talks
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AEM has produced a set of seven Task Training Supplements (TTS) that cover a variety of construction equipment and are designed for a toolbox talk format.
(1/4/2010)
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AEM membership surpasses 800 at year's end
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With the addition of 13 companies approved for membership, AEM closed out 2009 with more than 800 member companies.
(1/4/2010)
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RMB Funds: Foreign-invested limited partnerships now feasible in China
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The General Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China issued the Administrative Measures on Domestic Partnership Enterprises Established by Foreign Enterprises or Individuals (the "Partnership Measures") on Dec. 2, 2009.
(1/4/2010)
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From the President's Desk: Looking ahead to 2010
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We took the necessary steps in 2009 to position the Association to capitalize on opportunities to improve our services to members and the industry as we head into 2010.
(12/28/2009)
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Orientations conducted with new companies participating in statistics programs
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The end of each year is a busy time for the AEM Statistics Department and our data-processing partners as we prepare for the next successful year of data submission. It is this time of the year when AEM conducts orientation sessions with new reporting companies to explain rules and regulations of the statistics program.
(12/28/2009)
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Register for the 2010 AEM Product Safety & Compliance/Training Seminar
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This seminar, scheduled for April 26-28, 2010, in Rosemont, Ill., offers a combination of specialized tracks, out-of-this-world speakers and an innovative preconference course that will help you launch your program to new heights.
(12/28/2009)
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Space sales for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 going strong
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Space sales for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 continue to be strong and space continues to fill up.
(12/28/2009)
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Case New Holland engages students on manufacturing opportunities
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Dozens of Milwaukee Bay View High School-Project Lead The Way students received a glimpse inside the world of manufacturing and some of the many job opportunities available during a tour of the Case New Holland plant in Racine, Wis., which produces the Magnum (CaseIH) and the T8000 (New Holland) Series tractors, recently.
(12/21/2009)
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Korean equipment manufacturer representatives gain insight on U.S. equipment standards development
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On Dec. 8, Caterpillar's Dan Roley joined AEM's Nick Yaksich and Ann-Marie Padgett in meeting with representatives from the Korean Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (KOCEMA) in Washington, D.C., to discuss the U.S. construction machinery industry's standards development process and conformity assessment.
(12/21/2009)
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Masonry & Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute and Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association hold joint meeting
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AEM’s Masonry & Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute (SMI) and the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) recently held a joint meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla., in conjunction with the CSDA quarterly board and committee meetings.
(12/21/2009)
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Remember to submit your 2010 AEM membership renewal
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Now is the time to renew! Your 2010 renewals were emailed Nov. 5. Please check your inbox and if you have not received it yet look in your junk mailbox. The renewal form can be returned via email, fax or mail based on your preference. Payments made by check are preferred.
(12/21/2009)
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'Start Us Up USA!' campaign Capitol Hill outreach continues
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AEM President Dennis Slater and Chairman Chuck Martz, President of Link-Belt, were joined by Ron Defeo of Terex and Craig Paylor of JLG in a series of visits with key Members of Congress and the Administration in recent days to stress the need for a multi-year reauthorization of the highway bill.
(12/17/2009)
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AEM President Slater meets with equipment group leaders
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AEM President Dennis Slater joined the executives of the leading construction and agriculture equipment groups in a meeting Monday, Dec. 14, to review issues and explore where enhanced cooperation could strengthen the industry's position.
(12/17/2009)
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New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC guide is available for download
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The first edition of a guide to the application of the new Machinery Directive 206/42/EC, dated December 2009, is now available for download. The intent is "to publish regular updates of the Guide in order to introduce answers to questions agreed by the Machinery Committee and the Machinery Working Group."
(12/17/2009)
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Ag Flash Report: New products in store
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AEM Statistics Department has added two new Ag Flash products, which are now available through the AEM Store. These products include a historical 10-year Ag Flash monthly data report, a 40-year annual historical Ag Flash report (U.S. only) and a 30-year annual historical Ag Flash report (Canada only).
(12/17/2009)
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From the President's Desk: Providing value to members in 2009
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The full force of the global recession (and for many of our equipment sectors it was an industry depression) meant that AEM had to change and adapt to more effectively help our membership survive and do business.
(12/14/2009)
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AEM members, construction industry flood Capitol Hill switchboard in support of infrastructure
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More than 5,000 calls went through the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) call-in system Thursday, Dec. 10, on the way to Capitol Hill with a simple message that Congress needs to take action now on highway funding. Recent developments on highway bill authorization extension, 2010 highway funding and job creation legislation are interwoven and very fluid as congressional negotiations continue.
(12/14/2009)
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House passes Estate Tax bill, extends shortened ag equipment depreciation schedule
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The House of Representatives voted to extend a variety of popular tax provisions that are set to expire at the end of the year as well as passed the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009.
(12/14/2009)
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Reserve your spot for AG CONNECT Expo 2011
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Space sales for AG CONNECT Expo 2011 have opened. Space selection for the 2011 show will begin on Thursday, Jan. 14, at AG CONNECT Expo 2010 in Orlando, Fla.
(12/14/2009)
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'Jobs bill' proposal features infrastructure investment
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House Democrats are working on a "jobs bill" proposal featuring an infrastructure investment piece that would be added to a "must-pass" appropriations conference report in the House and sent to the Senate before the end of the year.
(12/9/2009)
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