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AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. Below are lists of links to many the of benefits available to AED dealer members.

AED Online Resources

AED Home Page The association of leaders in equipment distribution. AED is a distributor-based trade association representing companies that sell, rent and service equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation and industrial applications in North America and internationally.
2009 AED/QUALCOMM Executive Forum Combat dwindling sales, tight credit, and relentless tax and regulatory issues with sound data and expert advice at Executive Forum Sept. 10-11 in Chicago.
2010 Summit AED's Summit and CONDEX equipment show is developed specifically for construction equipment executives. It offers construction equipment distribution professionals training and insight, as well as a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge practices, and network with their peers.
2010 CONDEX Meeting CONDEX is a powerful venue for building and strengthening your business relationships with current and potential clients. Each year more than 2,000 of the industry's top executives gather at AED's Annual Meeting & CONDEX trade show.
AED Foundation Home Page Strengthening the construction equipment industry through workforce development and professional education. The AED Foundation enhances the success of AED member companies by encouraging continuous learning, providing educational opportunities for today's employees and improving the quantity and quality of available employees for the future.
Annual Fund Contributions received through this fund support the foundation's efforts in the areas of workforce development and promotion of a positive image.
Legacy Society Fund The AED Foundation has established the Legacy Society to recognize people who are planning for gifts today that will provide significant benefits to our industry in the future. These gifts may take the form of bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance or other types of charitable planned gifts.
Dealer Locator Website Through the use of this locator website, the public can find a dealership that is both factory authorized and a member of AED - Associated Equipment Distributors. (Note: Being listed on this website is a free service provided to AED members)
Construction Equipment Distribution Magazine The MachineMart website lists an extensive inventory of used construction equipment available from the leading dealers in North America - AED Distributors. Our listings include all types of construction, mining and forestry equipment from earth moving machinery to attachments. (Note: This is a free service provided to AED members.)
MachineMart - Used Equipment Website The MachineMart website lists an extensive inventory of used construction equipment available from the leading dealers in North America - AED Distributors. Our listings include all types of construction, mining and forestry equipment from earth moving machinery to attachments. (Note: This is a free service provided to AED members.)
Web Services - Website Design AED Web Services combines knowledge and expertise in website design with a powerful combination of services, technology and hosting capabilities. We can help you build a successful website.
Washington Office - Government Affairs AED's Washington office is the distributors' national advocate for policy and legislation favorable to the equipment industry. Our team of Washington-based attorneys influences the progress of legislation on Capitol Hill and educates AED's members about the issues facing our industry and the nation. AED members receive Washington Insights, our monthly political newsletter, as well as legislative alerts that let them know when the time is right for them to contact their representatives and weigh in on legislation. (Note: This is a free service provided to AED members.)
Depreciation Bonus.Org Your one-stop web clearinghouse for information about capital investment incentives in 2008 Economic Stimulas Act. Website also contains 2008 Depreciation Bonus Calculator.
Workforce - Recruitment Website The employment resource for the heavy equipment industry. AEDWorkforce is the job site for heavy construction equipment technicians and mechanics seeking employment.
Careers in Construction The employment resource for the heavy equipment industry. AEDCareers is the student career information center. It provides students the opportunity to explore technician career opportunities that offer challenging, interesting work, the chance to grow personally and professionally, and excellent compensation.
University Home Page AED University is an educational service of The AED Foundation, an affiliate of the Associated Equipment Distributors. 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.
Accredited Post-Secondary Colleges AED Accredited post-secondary colleges have met the rigorous requirements of AED's national standards for equipment technology programs.
 
AEDUniversity

Online Self Study Courses AED University's Online Courses can provide the information and training to improve the performance of your managers, your employees and your departments. Full Self Study AEDU Courses, including materials and test.
Financial Management 101 Financial Management 101: Introduction to Business Finance for Non-Financial Managers uses an interactive online module to teach the fundamental elements of accounting and finance in the context of a distributorship environment.
Financial Management 102 Financial Management 102: This online course is designed to help participants to better understand key financial terms, financial statements, ratios, and the practical uses for this information. It also teaches participants how to use AED’s Cost-of-Doing-Business Report as a guide to financial performance.
Parts Management 101 Parts Management 101: This course shows participants how to use six key "parts" operating standards, record and communicate policies, manage inventory to improve customer service, and build a presence for telephone selling.
Parts Management 201 Parts Management 201: The Advanced Parts Management Course teaches participants how to better manage parts assets, establish segmentation criteria and segment customers, develop strategies for each segment, and define parts objectives and strategies for obtaining targeted outcomes.
People Management 101 - Planning People Management 101: Learn to work smarter, not harder! Managers who complete this course will master the tasks of setting and measuring organizational goals and inspiring team members to achieve through adopting the keys to successful leadership: vision, communication, integrity, realism, and passion.
People Management 102 - Organizing People Management 102: Recruit the best! Invest in the future of your dealership by finding and retaining quality people. Not only will you sharpen your recruiting tactics, you’ll learn the most effective interviewing practices to ensure that you select capable employees who are committed to your company.
People Management 103 - Directing People Management 103: Motivate and empower even the newest generation of employees and inspire their loyalty! Learn the latest approach to giving performance feedback, bringing employees together as a team, and recognizing the achievements of all.
People Management 104 - Improving People Management 104: Take your coaching skills to the next level! Solve even the most difficult workplace problems! Draw upon the concepts of Emotional Intelligence to help your team members create and strengthen productive working relationships and increase their performance potential.
Rental Management 101 Rental Management 101: The first Rental Management Course presents an overview of the rental industry's past, present and future. Information will be presented on how to analyze markets, operate a true rental business and measure results.
Rental Management 201 Rental Management 201: The second Rental Management Course focuses on specific strategies in Marketing and Fleet Management. The program is available on videotape or DVD and is presented by Travis Burch, former owner of a successful rental business.
Rental Management 202 Rental Management 202: This course features comprehensive instruction by Travis Burch, former CEO of Burch-Lowe, Inc., a Company that had listed as No.44 on RER’s Top 100 in 1999.
Rental Management 203 Rental Mangement 203: This course contains additional materials including worksheets and tools to improve your company’s management processes, as well as articles so rental managers can incorporate their new knowledge and systems into your company’s sales force.
Sales & Customer Management 101 - Planning Sales & Customer Management 101: Help team members at every level improve their relationships with customers! The course focuses on developing basic marketing skills to ensure participants are to define and sell to specific markets.
Sales & Customer Management 102 - Directing Sales & Customer Management 102: Empower your service and support professionals to make genuine connections with their customers and help them to develop essential sales techniques. They’ll work towards overcoming their initial resistance to making sales calls, and even develop ways to resolve customer problems and complaints while maintaining their loyalty.
Sales & Customer Management 103 - Improving Sales & Customer Management 103: Designed with the sales manager in mind, this course examines what it takes to manage a sales team effectively. In addition to defining a proven S.A.L.E. process, this course will help sales managers develop practical ways to inspire and coach their sales professionals to deliver the best results.
Service Management 101 Service Management 101: The Service Management Course shows participants how to use six "service" key operating standards, develop and implement effective department policies, manage service department esources to improve customer service, and more effectively sell heavy equipment service.
Service Management 201 Service Management 201: The Advanced Service Management Course addresses such critical areas as excellence in asset management, how flat rating can be implemented for positive results, defining service objectives using four specific areas of measurement, and activity based management.
 
Certifications and CEU's

Certifications and CEU's Certification recognizes industry professionals for completion of required position-related training, their skills and expertise, and job performance at an exemplary level.
Branch Operations Management Cerftication The AED Branch Operations Management Certification program recognizes individuals who have contributed to their company through exemplary skills and expertise.
Service Management Certification The AED Service Management Certification program recognizes individuals who have contributed to their company through exemplary skills and expertise.
Parts Management Certification The AED Parts Management Certification program recognizes individuals who have contributed to their company through exemplary skills and expertise.
Rental Management Certification The AED Rental Management Certification program recognizes individuals who have contributed to their company through exemplary skills and expertise.
 
Personal Development Plans & Assessments

Personal Development Plans & Assessments The Personal Development Plan program, developed by The AED Foundation, is designed to assist you with identifying the courses or seminars that will meet your manager's specific learning needs. The online Pre-Employment Assessment was developed to assist with the technician hiring process. The test utilizes 90 questions from the technician training courses developed by our educational partner, Industrial Training Zone.
 
Basic Skills Video Series

Basic Skills Video Series The AED Foundation has partnered with MindLeaders to provide equipment distributors with online training. MindLeaders video courses are designed to help you learn the skills you want quickly and comprehensively.
 
Health, Safety & Compliance Series

Health, Safety & Compliance Series The AED Foundation has partnered with Mind Leades to provide equipment distributors with online training in Health & Safety Essentials, Environment, Transport, Legal Issues, Equipment & Chemicals and Management. MindLeaders courses are designed to help you learn the skills you want quickly and comprehensively.
Essentials Essentials: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides companies located in the United States with an outline to establish appropriate processes and procedures to ensure compliance with federal health and safety regulations.
Environment, Transport and Legal Series Parts Management 101: This course shows participants how to use six key "parts" operating standards, record and communicate policies, manage inventory to improve customer service, and build a presence for telephone selling.
Equipment and Chemical Series Parts Management 201: The Advanced Parts Management Course teaches participants how to better manage parts assets, establish segmentation criteria and segment customers, develop strategies for each segment, and define parts objectives and strategies for obtaining targeted outcomes.
Management People Management 101: Learn to work smarter, not harder! Managers who complete this course will master the tasks of setting and measuring organizational goals and inspiring team members to achieve through adopting the keys to successful leadership: vision, communication, integrity, realism, and passion.
Health & Safety - OSHA 10 People Management 102: Recruit the best! Invest in the future of your dealership by finding and retaining quality people. Not only will you sharpen your recruiting tactics, you’ll learn the most effective interviewing practices to ensure that you select capable employees who are committed to your company.
 
On-Site Training Programs

On-Site Training Programs AED's On-Site Training Programs: The AED Foundation is pleased to introduce its Premier Educational Service Provider Network. This is a select group of training companies, subject matter experts, and speakers who have experience helping equipment distributors become more successful.
 
Technical Training Programs

Technical Training Programs The AED Foundation and Industrial Training Zone have teamed up to provide technician training and assessments for equipment distributors online through AED University. Since 1998, Industrial Training Zone has delivered high-quality training designed to improve skills and performance in the subject areas of basic mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Basic Mechanical Basic Mechanical: The main objective of this course is for participants to be able to recognize the components of a typical mechanical system and appreciate how these components interact with each other. It covers basic physics, linear actuators, clutches, brakes, clutch-brake combinations, bearings, gears, drives and couplings.
Mobile Electrical Mobile Electrical: This course is designed to help technicians understand important electrical concepts and relevant physics laws, understand schematics and system design and recognize the components of a typical electrical system and appreciate how these components interact with each other. It covers electrical fundamentals, basic physics, circuit fundamentals, circuit analysis, basic magnetism, magnetic circuits, circuit components, electrical testers, and charging and starting systems.
Mobile Hydraulics Mobile Hydraulics: This course is designed to help technicians understand important hydraulic concepts and relevant physics laws, understand schematics and system design and recognize the components of a typical hydraulic system and appreciate how these components interact with each other. It covers fluid power physics, pumps, actuators, pressure control, directional control, flow control, module control valves, fluid conditioning, check valves, accessory components, fluid conductors, and schematics.
Diesel Engines Diesel Engines: This course is designed to help technicians understand the fundamentals of Diesel Engines by learning combustions fundamentals and a brief history of diesel engines. Identify the various components of a typical diesel engine and how these components function and interact with each other. Understand fuel pumps, fuel injectors, and intake and exhaust systems, and study the components of the diesel fuel system. Learn about engine lubrication and see how engine cooling systems work.
 
Business & Computer Courses

Business & Computer Courses Available The AED Foundation has partnered with MindLeaders to provide equipment distributors with online training in business management and computer software skills. MindLeaders courses are designed to help you learn the skills you want quickly and comprehensively. More than 50 courses are available to help improve additional skills not currently covered by other offerings through AEDU.
401(k) Plans This series is for those who are thinking about participating in a 401(k) plan, or who already are participating, and want basic information presented in a clear manner on how such a plan functions.
Access 2002 This series shows how to create, plan, and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002. Courses cover the following topics: understanding relational databases, creating and planning databases, selecting and printing database objects, creating tables, entering records, modifying tables and field properties, using advanced sorts, finding records, applying and removing filters, establishing and managing table relationships.
Access 2003 The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular.
Access 2007 This series covers how to use Access 2007 to create, modify, and access databases. It shows the learner how to use the Ribbon-based Access 2007 interface, as well as how to build tables, forms, and reports. Learners will also be able to use queries and filters to sort through data.
Basics of Business Math This series is designed for users who want to improve their basic math skills.
Budgeting and Saving This series is designed to teach money management and investing skills to help the average consumer get the greatest return for his or her money. The series is for users who wish to learn how to control debt, choose credit and banking accounts wisely, and create a solid plan for retirement.
Business Ethics The Business Ethics series provides a common sense, practical approach to doing good work, emphasizing the need for people to prepare in advance for ethical dilemmas.
Computer Basics This series introduces general computer use and terminology. Select the button above for a full course description.
Computing Concepts This series examines several basic computing concepts.
Crystal Reports 8 This series introduces users to Crystal Reports 8, a popular database reporting program.
Crystal Reports XI Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This series will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time.
Dealing with Difficult People This series presents strategies for handling interpersonal tension in the workplace.
Effective Presentations This series teaches the writing skills learners will need to effectively communicate in a business setting.
Excel 2002 This program introduces the features of Excel 2002 along with the productivity tools of previous versions, taught within the context of working with cells and files, page setup and printing, worksheets and workbooks, formulas and functions, and charts and objects.
Excel 2003 This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Excel users.
Excel 2007 The Excel 2007 series introduces learners to the newly designed Ribbon interface of Microsoft Excel 2007. It provides a basic introduction to Excel including entering and editing cell data, selecting cell ranges, and formatting worksheet data.
Grammar This series is designed for users who want to improve their grammar skills in a business setting.
Instructional Design This series will teach the learner the basics of the instructional design process. Learners will discover how to identify the need for instruction and analyze the content to be taught.
Internet Explorer 6 The courses in this series teaches students to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to browse the Internet and to send and receive electronic mail using Microsoft Outlook Express.
Internet Explorer 7 This series introduces the new look and features of Internet Explorer 7.
Introduction to PCs This series is designed to introduce users to personal computers.
Negotiating This series presents strategies for negotiating in business and daily situations.
Office 2000 This series introduces users to the Microsoft Office 2000 environment, including several Office applications.
Office 2003 - What's New This series describes products and features that are new in this version of Office and common to each of the applications in the suite.
Office 2007 The new Office package is changing the old interface with new features on an interface now known as the Ribbon. How do you find the commands you already know? What new commands are available in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access?
Office XP Upgrade This series explains and introduces new and changed features in Office XP applications.
Outlook 2002 This series teaches users how to use the major components of Outlook: Outlook Today, Contacts, Inbox, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks.
Outlook 2003 The Outlook 2003 series of courses teaches learners how to use the major components of the Outlook 2003 program: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes.
Paint Shop Pro 5 This series provides an introduction to using Paint Shop Pro 5 to create graphics.
PowerPoint 2002 This series teaches the user how to create presentations and edit page layouts.
PowerPoint 2003 The PowerPoint 2003 series is designed for beginning and intermediate PowerPoint users.
Project 2003 The Project 2003 series is designed to help learners with the basics of Microsoft Office Project 2003.
Project Management Professional Certification 2005 This series complements the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in preparing a learner for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
Project Management This series provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies.
QuickBooks 2004 This series is designed for learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business accounting system.
QuickBooks Series This series is designed for users who want to use QuickBooks 6.0 as a business accounting system. An overview of the application is presented, including using the EasyStep Interview process to enter basic company information and set up accounts.
Retirement Planning This series is designed to help users plan for a financially secure retirement.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will have a long lasting impact on the governance and financial accountability of publicly held companies.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace This series works to educate managers and non-managers about the causes and effects of sexual harassment in the work environment.
Stress Management Stress is among the most common and harmful issues facing people in the working world.
Time Management Fundamentals This series describes specific time-management strategies that learners can apply to make their work time more efficient and productive.
Windows XP Upgrade This series provides an overview of the features available in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.
Word 2003 This series is designed for beginning and intermediate Word users.
 
AED Products and Publications

AED Products & Publications Available A complete line of products and publications offered throught Associated Equipment Distributors.
Machines of Construction Poster - SINGLE COPY A full-color review of 25 machines typically seen at a construction site. All new for 2002 this 38”-x- 27” poster features descriptions, statistics and explanations of the uses for each piece.
Machines of Construction Poster - PACKAGE OF 10 A full-color review of 25 machines typically seen at a construction site. All new for 2002 this 38”-x- 27” poster features descriptions, statistics and explanations of the uses for each piece.
Student Technician Recruitment Video This 7-minute video presents the heavy construction equipment technician as an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for middle school, high school and post-secondary school students to consider.
Job Description: Field Service Technician Field Service Technican: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: General Warehouse Labor General Warehouse Labor: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: In-Store Customer Parts Sales In-Store Customer Parts Sales: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: In-Store Service Parts-Sales In-Store Service Parts-Sales: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Inventory Control Manager Inventory Control Manager: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Journeyman Technician Journeyman Technican: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Low Bed Truck Driver Low Bed Truck Driver: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Marketing Manager Marketing Manager: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Parts Clerk Parts Clerk: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Parts Manager Parts Manager: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Product Support Sales Manager Product Support Sales Manager: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Product Support Salesman Product Support Salesman: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Apprentice Mechanic Service Apprentice Mechanic: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Clerk Secretary Sevice Clerk Secretary: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Foreman Service Foreman: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Lead Hand Service Lead Hand: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Manager Service Manager: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Technician Service Technician: Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
Job Description: Service Trainee Laborer Service Technician Laborer: : Concise job descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job at hand and the performance standards against which the employee will be measured. It assists in the development of a career path and details the objectives of the job functions. It provides a benchmark for future growth.
2005-2006 Specification Guide The Specification Guide lists pertinent equipment specifications for most equipment types. Each model available in North America is compared side by side, specification by specification, with other models in its size class.
2007 AED Sales Compensation Study AED's 2007 Sales Compensation Study contains information to enable dealers to produce clear objectives and goals for their sales reps.
2007 AED State Equipment Distributor Laws Book Equipment distributors and manufacturers operate in a complex legal environment and almost every state has laws on the books affecting equipment dealer-manufacturer relations. AED's State Equipment Distributor Laws book is designed to provide a better understanding of a dealer's basic legal rights and obligations under state statutes.
2008 Construction Equipment Market Report AED's 2008 Construction Equipment Marketplace surveys hundreds of end users, dealers and manufacturers to better understand the market, discern the impact of the changing channel to market, establish benchmarks for continued changes, and uncover trends in end users' buying preferences.
2009 Cost of Doing Business - Employee Compensation The AED Cost of Doing Business/Profit Opportunity Report provides the most comprehensive set of benchmarks available on financial performance in the equipment distribution industry.
2009 Cost of Doing Business/Profit Opportunity Report The AED Cost of Doing Business/Profit Opportunity Report provides the most comprehensive set of benchmarks available on financial performance in the equipment distribution industry. Solid financial information is fundamental to getting the job done right and setting the right strategic goals for the future of your dealership.
2008 Employee Compensation Employee retention – especially of your best, most valuable employees – is a key challenge in dealerships today. Arm yourself with the knowledge of what's currently out there and how others are compensating to attract and keep their talent.
2008 Product Support Opportunities Handbook AED's Product Support Opportunities Handbook is a two-part report designed to help distributors improve their market penetration in parts and service using research based on contractors' buying patterns.
AED Green Book Assess the financial impact of renting versus buying heavy equipment with the AED Green Book™. Detailing averaged rental rates from hundreds of rental companies nationwide, the AED Green Book shows you what rates to expect before you rent heavy equipment.
AED Member Plaque Show your support and pride in your AED membership by prominently displaying additional "AED Member" plaques at each of your locations, in your meeting rooms, and in offices, lobbies and showrooms frequented by customers.
AED Membership Directory The 2008-2009 AED Membership Directory contains complete contact information on AED dealer members in the US., Canada and around the world. Address, phone, fax, Web site, key executives, branch locations and manufacturers represented are all listed.
AED Rental 2006 AED mailed thousands of surveys to equipment dealers, rental companies, manufacturers and end users to develop AED Rental 2006 to capture a current picture of the construction equipment rental industry, document important rental trends and provide operational comparisons and performance benchmarks.
AED Tier 4 Diesel Regulation Handbook A project of the AED Washington Office, and sponsored by MTU Detroit Diesel, the AED Tier 4 is a roadmap to navigating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) new diesel rules.
AED's Equipment Distribution Contracts Handbook The independent distribution system has proven to be a highly effective way for manufacturers to market construction equipment and develop customer brand loyalty through product support. Without a strong independent dealer network, a manufacturer will likely not succeed. A well-written and fair contract is the foundation of a solid dealer-manufacturer relationship.
Contact To Contract Learn what it takes to recruit and maintain a successful distributorship. This report covers manufacturer/distributor relations and identifies keys to making this relationship work.
How to Sell and Manage in Tough Times and Tough Markets How to Sell and Manage in Tough Times and Tough Markets (Paperback) by Tom Reilly
Product Support Best Practices Report AED's Product Support Best Practices is a two-book set designed to help dealers improve the performance and profitability of the Parts, Service and Product Support Departments.
The Innovator's Dilemma "The Revolutionary National Bestseller That Changed the Way We Do Business" Regarded as the "Best business book of the year", by Clayton M. Christensen
The Innovator's Solution The Innovator's Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth (Hardcover) by Clayton M. Christensen
Backhoe/Loader Safety Manual Be alert! Be aware! Be careful! Prepare for safe backhoe/loader operation and maintenance with the Backhoe/Loader Safety Manual.
Crane Safety Manual Affordable and indispensable, the Crane Safety Manual provides extensive information regarding safe crane operation and maintenance.
Crane Safety Video Low-cost, effective safety training for crane operators! A companion to the Crane Safety Manual, the video discusses operator preparation, pre-operation equipment inspection, safe crane operation, rigging, hand signals, and more
Electrical System Fundamentals for Mobile Construction Equip. Divided into five manageable, self-study modules to aid in understanding electrical systems as applied to mobile heavy equipment. The modules have been created to help understand the peculiarities of electrical systems on mobile construction equipment.
Grader Safety Manual Fomerly G-40-2. An affordable supplement to the original equipment manufacturer’s manual, the Grader Safety Manual discusses safe equipment preparation and safe operation practices including, roading, night operation, towing, parking and maintenance
Grader Safety Video The Grader Safety Video is a companion to the AEM-produced Grader Safety Manual. An 11-step process to grader safety, the video establishes an easy and cost-effective way to provide safety training for in-house safety programs, specifically for equipment operators.
Hydraulic Fundamentals for Mobile Construction Equip. Five self-study modules allow students to select the specific topic most critical to them. Students may progress at their own pace and review information as often as needed to assure understanding.
Lockout / Tagout of Construction Equipment Industrial and manufacturing Lockout Tagout procedures do not directly relate to repair work done on mobile construction equipment. Created to provide a simple straight-forward process designed to meet OSHA requirements as they relate to work on mobile construction equipment of all types.
Portable Air Compressor Safety Manual This concise, well-written, and affordable manual describes some of the basic situations that may be encountered during the normal operation and maintenance of your wheel or skid-mounted portable air compressor and to suggest possible ways of dealing with these conditions.
Portable Air Compressor Safety Video A companion to the Portable Air Compressor Safety Manual. Clearly presented, detailed video discusses a 9-step process to safe air compressor operation and maintenance.
Repair Technician: Safe Practices Video If your goal is to get a safety message across to your repair technicians, this video is your tool! The focus of the video is on the eyes, hands, and back, which account for 65% of equipment injuries. Pictures and diagrams show real life injuries and situations where fatalities can occur
Roller Compactor Safety Manual Formerly RC-80-2. The Roller Compactor Safety Manual covers the safe operation and maintenance of many different types of roller compactors, including steel wheel rollers, vibratory rollers, rubber-tired rollers, segmented pad/sheepsfoot soil compactors and landfill compactors.
Roller Compactors Safety Video A companion to the Roller Compactor Safety Manual. Low-cost, effective safety training for roller compactor operators available now in DVD format! Clearly presented, detailed video discusses a 10-step process to roller compactor safety.
Rough Terrain Forklift Training Program: Materials NOTE: 5 Sets included in OPERATOR TRAINING KIT). Includes: Operator’s Workbooks (5), Operator Certificates of Completion (5), Operator Wallet-Size Completion ID Cards (5).
Rough Terrain Forklift Training Program: Visual NOTE: Set included in OPERATOR TRAINING KIT). Includes: PowerPoint® CD (1), Overheads (26), Oversize Visual Charts (6).
Rough Terrain Forklift Training Program: Kit Includes: Instructor’s Guide, Agenda, Objectives and Goals Sheet, Instructor’s Resource Guide, Evaluation Test, Evaluation Log Book, Student Material Sets (5 - includes Operator’s Workbook, Operator Certificate of Completion, Operator Wallet-Size Completion ID Card), Visual Aids (PowerPoint® Disk, Overheads, Charts), AEM Rough Terrain Forklift Safety Manual
Skid Steer Safety Manual - Spanish/English English and Spanish. Innovative “flip-style” manual incorporates both Spanish and English versions of the Skid-Steer Safety Manual into one booklet. Covers some of the basic situations that will be encountered during the normal operation and maintenance of skid steers and suggests possible ways of dealing with these conditions
Skid-Steer Safety Manual Covers some of the basic situations that will be encountered during the normal operation and maintenance of skid steers and suggests possible ways of dealing with these conditions.
Transport Trailer Safety - Spanish Addresses correct loading, tie-down, transport and unloading of different types of heavy equipment on all types of trailers including tag-alongs, detachable goose necks, beaver tail and fixed neck lowboys. Eighteen different types of equipment are addressed.
Transporting Construction Equipment - Best practices Visually illustrates Department of Transportation, federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation 49 CFR, Part 393 as published on June 5, 2006. Numerous visual examples and easily understood graphics enhance understanding of complicated regulations.
 


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