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Free Construction Equipment Industry Newsletter: AEDNews is the weekly electronic newsletter published by Associated Equipment Distributors, providing the construction equipment distribution industry with timely news and information related to the equipment business.

AED Highway Reauthorization Action Center: One stop shop for all matters related to highway legislation, with links to AED resources, economic research, allied organizations, and congressional and administration documents.

Sentry Guides to Reducing Risk Sentry Guides to Reducing Risk: Industrial equipment dealers face unique safety challenges and exposures. Sentry Insurance's "Safety Solutions" can help you develop or enhance your safety program and establish basic safety policies.

Legislative Action Center: Grassroots tool for AED members.

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

Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) magazine Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) magazine: With CED, content is king. No fluff, no advertorials - CED just gives AED members what they want to read: business information, industry and association news, plus fresh, original and useful feature articles that they share with their management teams. Our subjects range from rental, product support, sales strategy and customer service to technology, construction markets and legislation - and much more.


AED Foundation

Strengthening the industry through professional education & workforce development.
AEDCareers.com
AED Scoop
Articles of interest for construction equipment distribution professionals.
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Learn Without Leaving the Dealership
The AED Foundation Webinar Series has what you need to succeed.
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Safety Training
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers offers an extensive line of safety products, including manuals, videos, training packages, bulletins and technical standards, and Free Safety Training Materials. All AED members can now purchase these AEM safety materials at a newly increased discount rate of 30%.
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2012 Seminar Schedule
Your source for continuing business education and industry specific training for your managers.
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Current AEDF 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
The AED Foundation offers certifications for branch operations, service, parts and rental management. 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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AED University is an Educational Service of The AED Foundation
The curriculum includes industry-specific training in management, parts, service, sales, rental and customer service. We are also pleased to introduce technical and safety and compliance training through our online educational partners.
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Business Finance For Non-Financial Managers
Looking for professional education that is convenient and affordable? Think AED.
Online training: Financial Management 101: Introduction to Business Finance for Non-Financial Managers and Financial Management 102: Introduction to Ratio Analysis for Non-Financial Managers is now available exclusively to AED members through AED University.
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CED Magazine - Latest Articles

CED Magazine Construction Equipment Distribution is published by the Associated Equipment Distributors, a nonprofit trade association founded in 1919, whose membership is primarily comprised of the leading equipment dealerships and rental companies in the U.S. and Canada. AED membership also includes equipment manufacturers and industry-service firms. CED magazine has been published continuously since 1920. more..

Leasing Equipment? Watch Those State Sales-Tax Laws
By Jim Margner

Working In – and Out of – The Comfort Zone
By G. C. Skipper

Tale of Two Ontarios: Conservative Optimism, and Downright Positive
By Joanne Costin

Winning the 'Zero Moment of Truth'
By Ed Steenman

Keep Your Records – For Liability's Sake
By Larry Glynn

Media, Messages, and Makeovers
By Kim Phelan

Doing the Right Thing
By Toby Mack

$35 a Month
By Garry Bartecki

Selah Before You Send
By Jerry Randecker & Chris Sitter

Imagine the Possibilities with Information Tools
By Ron Slee

My Way For the Highway (But I’m Open to Better Ideas!)
By Christian Klein

How’s Business? We’ll Tell It To You Straight
CED Magazine

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WTP Exchange - lower your taxes - increase cash flow

AED Industry Marketplace - Find the industry products and services you need.

AED MachineMart® Heavy Equipment Network featuring used construction equipment and machinery

All AED members can now purchase these AEM safety materials at a newly increased discount rate of 30%.

Free Construction Equipment Industry Newsletter

Calendar

Webinar: Proactive Strategies to Manage Rental Risks
June 5, 2012
2:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Troy Tepp, MS, CSP & Director, Safety Services; Sentry Insurance

Webinar: Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees
June 7, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by Christine Corelli

Webinar: Product Support - Parts Profit Disbursement; Parts or Service, a question of the budget process
June 12, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by Rich Jilek

Parts Management Unit II: Performance Excellence (PE)
Presented by Ron Slee
June 18 - 19, 2012
Dallas, TX

Service Management Unit II: Performance Excellence (PE)
Presented by Ron Slee
June 20 - 21, 2012
Dallas, TX

Webinar: The Serve Process
September 18, 2012
10:00 am to 11:30 am CDT
Presented by Don Buttrey
Sales Professional Training™

Webinar: Product Support - Customer Satisfaction, Development and Measurement
September 19, 2012
10: 00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by Rich Jilek

Webinar: A Dealer's Tax Position After Bush Tax Cuts Expire
September 20, 2012
2:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Garry Bartecki; AED Staff Vice President, Finance and Steve Pierson, Seldon Fox, Ltd

Webinar: Service Management - Inspection
September 24, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Service Management - Work Order Processing
September 24, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Service Management - Labor Rates
September 25, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Service Management - Service Organization
September 25, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Test Drive: The Business War Game for Distributor Operations
October 2 & 3, 2012
Oak Brook, Illinois
Presented by Jeff Lefebvre/David Semb - PriSim Business War Games

Webinar: Managing and Motivating Your Employees In Today's New Reality
October 11, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Presented by Christine Corelli

CFO Conference for Financial & Nonfinancial Managers
Understanding the Rental Market
October 11 - 12, 2012
Oak Brook, IL

Webinar: Parts Management - Basic Inventory Control
October 15, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Parts Management - Tele-selling
October 15, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Parts Management - Pricing
October 16, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Webinar: Parts Management - Warehousing
October 16, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT
Presented by Ron Slee

Parts Management Unit I: When It's Right (WIR I)
Presented by Ron Slee
November 5 - 6, 2012
Chicago, IL

Service Management Unit I: When It's Right (WIR I)
Presented by Ron Slee
November 7 - 8, 2012
Chicago, IL

Parts Management Unit III: Realizing Market Potential (RMP)
Presented by Ron Slee
November 12 - 13, 2012
Palm Springs, CA

Service Management Unit III: Realizing Market Potential (RMP)
Presented by Ron Slee
November 14 - 15, 2012
Palm Springs, CA

The Four Pillars Of The Sales Profession™ For Dealers
Presented by Don Buttrey
November 13, 14 & 15, 2012
Dayton, OH

Webinar: Parts Management - In-store Merchandising
December 3, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CST
Presented by Ron Slee