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2008 Product Support Opportunities Handbook
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AED/QUALCOMM Executive Forum:
"AED's Executive Forum provides us with the information we need to solidify our business strategy for the coming year. Using the knowledge shared from Forum experts, we've been able to validate the direction of our business plans, remain profitable and stay ahead of the business curve. I wouldn't miss it."

Bill Golden, President
Golden Equipment
Albuquerque, N.M.
Seven-time attendee of AED's Executive Forum
We're hitting your big issues and some you may not have thought about yet. The nation's leading construction equipment analysts are just the beginning. Distribution authority Adam Fein headlines Thursday morning, but you'll also hear insider takes on: politics, infrastructure funding, Chinese equipment, OEM global activity, where you fit into global deals, and even a wake-up call about the so-called greening of our industry. REGISTER NOW

The 2008 AED Cost of Doing Business Report is NOW AVAILABLE: The report is out – time to drill down and match up your own performance. Find out how your company is really doing and identify key areas where improvement is needed.

Policy Issues: AED's Washington office legislative priorities and resources.

depreciationbonus.org: The AED Washington Office website with information about the new capital investment incentives.

MachineMart®: An extensive inventory of used construction equipment available from the leading dealers in North America - members of the Associated Equipment Distributors.

How To Unlock Unrealized Value: Take advantage of over 10 years of experience in designing, maintaining and hosting construction equipment distribution websites. Request a complimentary website analysis and evaluation.

Legislative Action Center: New grassroots tool for AED members.


AED Foundation

Strengthening the industry through professional education & workforce development.

AEDCareers.com 2008 Investors
These construction equipment industry leaders are helping ensure a prosperous future by investing in The AED Foundation. Contributions support the foundation's efforts in the areas of workforce development and promotion of a positive image.
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AED University Certifications
Certification recognizes industry professionals for completion of required position-related training, their skills and expertise, and job performance at an exemplary level.
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Sales Professional Negotiation™
How well you negotiate can substantially impact the size of the deal and the size of your profit.
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NEW!! Making Product Support Your Gold Mine
Learn what it takes to make a profitable and successful Product Support department in a "down-turned economy."
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AED Launching Thousands into Tech Field
By 2012, the Foundation's grassroots school partnerships will triple the annual number of graduating skilled service technicians.
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CED Magazine

CED Magazine Latest Articles
The Laws of Nature
By Paul Campbell
Categories: Current Events | Association
Theft Schemes in Dealerships - Is It Happening to You?
By Rex Collins
Categories: Management | Theft
Dealers' Rental Operations Characterized by Service, Relationships
By Kim Phelan
Categories: Management | Rental | Association
Class is Now in Session
By Kim Phelan
Categories: Industry News | Association
Inside AED
CED, August 2008
Categories: Current Events | Industry News | Public Policy | Association
Groundwork
CED, August 2008
Categories: Industry News | Association
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Products & Resources

 

Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

Bobcat Manufactures 750,000th Skid-Steer Loader
Former RSC CEO Freek Nijdam Dies
Caterpillar Selects Empire Machinery for Regional Sales and Distribution Center
2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference to be Held in Conjunction with World of Asphalt
3.3 Percent GDP Growth Does Not Improve the Construction Economic Environment
RSC Equipment Rental Streamlines Divisional Structure
Volvo Construction Equipment Begins Production and Delivery of New Class of Pipelayers
Deere To Invest In Manufacturing Capacity, Parts Operations In South America
John Deere Expands Plans To Increase Production Of Large Tractors
Caterpillar To Invest $100 Million To Expand Shandong Plant
Fecon Breaks Ground on 54,000 Manufacturing Addition
Key OEMs Agree to Provide Critical Telematics Data
Deere to Close Welland, Ontario, Factory and Transfer Production to Other Facilities
Joy Global Adds Chinese Mining Equipment Co.
Caterpillar Looks for Record Sales on China Demand
Rocky Mountain Dealerships Completes Acquisition of Miller Farm Equipment
John Deere Distributor Flint Equipment Company Expands into the Carolinas with Acquisition of Van Lott Inc.
Rocky Mountain Dealerships Announces 2nd Quarter Results
NER Theft Trend Alert for Dealer Thefts in Maryland and Virginia
Volvo Construction Equipment & Services California Named Champion Dealer
Bil-Jax Green Initiative Releases First Progress Report
Pine Bush Equipment to Open Branch in Liberty, N.Y.
Finning Acquires Fort Saskatchewan Rentals
Genie to Add New Washington Facility
Skilled Trades Seek Workers
Bernanke: Financial Storm Not Yet Over
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