AEM Blog

Discovering the Hidden Growth Opportunity in Rural America

By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --As U.S. manufacturers evaluate where to expand, many overlook rural areas in favor of major metropolitan areas due to widespread...

AEM’s Regulatory Playbook: Aligning the Industry in a New Era of Compliance

By Jason Malcore, Senior Director of Safety & Product Leadership, Association of Equipment Manufacturers --2025 marked a turning point for the non-road equipment manufacturing...

Level Up Your Talent Strategy With AEM’s Workforce Development Committee

By Julie Davis, Senior Vice President of People Strategy, Association of Equipment Manufacturers --In today’s competitive industry landscape, building a strong workforce isn’t...

Be the Marketing Team Your Sales Channel Partners Need

By Shannon Hughes,Director of Digital & Media Strategy, Lessing-Flynn --Not every sales channel partner has a marketing department — or even a single person who sits in a...

Securing the Modern Castle: Lessons from the Past in Cybersecurity

By Craig Staffin, CTO, BCS ISIT --Imagine a castle in the Middle Ages—an imposing stronghold with high walls, a deep moat, an outer gate, and an inner gate, all designed to...

AEM in 2026: 9 Priorities to Grow Our Industry —Together

By Megan Tanel, President and CEO, Association of Equipment Manufacturers --Welcome to 2026. As the new year gets underway, significant challenges and exciting opportunities...