Powered Attachment Leadership Group

Composition

Executive level committee of AEM member manufacturers concerned with issues surrounding powered attachments designed for use on non-road equipment.

Objective

• Identify product-related challenges and formulate solutions through education and open dialog.    
• Identify means by which AEM may better support this product group.  

Responsibilities

• From a holistic perspective, identify product-specific challenges and areas of need.
• Formulate solutions and/or determine means by which to address those challenges.
• Employ and direct relevant AEM service teams and/or committees (or establish sub-committees/task forces) to take action on those solutions.

Priorities

• Represent all attachment manufacturers within AEM Membership and serve as a voice for this growing segment.  
• Promote industry-wide standardization of couplers to improve interoperability.   
• Promote electrical connection uniformity among compatibility problems for attachments. Exploring standardization to improve interoperability and streamline integration for end users.  
• Safety and Regulatory Concerns: Increasing safety requirements for roadside and overhead work. 

Leadership

• The Chair & Vice Chair are elected by the Group and serve a two-year term.

Meetings

• At least one face-to-face meeting annually preferred, if possible, in conjunction with other industry events.  
• Conference calls to be scheduled as needed.