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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.
Our 750 distributor member companies account for over $15 billion of annual sales of construction equipment and related supplies and services in the U.S. and Canada. Our average distributor member achieves over $20 million per year of revenues, and employs 90 people. Associated Equipment Distributors serves:
Independent distributors of construction equipment and related equipment/products which provide sales/rentals, parts and service
Manufacturers of construction and related equipment/products
Firms that rent construction and related equipment
Suppliers of business services, including finance, insurance, data processing and others
Related industry trade associations
We enhance the ongoing success and profitability of our member companies and related constituencies by creating and providing high quality products, services and information, including:
Public policy advocacy
Industry education, training and career development through the AED Foundation
Research, analysis, and information on markets, economic and business trends, and performance benchmarks
Events and opportunities that enhance networking, facilitate business-to-business interaction and cooperation, and cultivate sources of capital and finance
Information and tools to facilitate electronic commerce and to improve the use of technology to enhance internal operations
Knowledge and assistance in understanding and enhancing the evolving role of distributors in our markets, and where appropriate advocating favored approaches
We believe in and encourage the highest business standards and ethical behavior. We are committed to strengthening the free enterprise system. We encourage synergy and cooperation among individuals and companies when pursuing the industry's common interests. We value continuous improvement and lifelong learning, and we encourage and support members of the industry in their active participation in the processes of government.
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. AED member dealers are unique in that they are each authorized, via contract with an original equipment manufacturer, to inventory, sell and service new machinery in a given geography. More than 90% of AED's factory authorized dealers rent construction equipment as well. The Associated Equipment Distributors strongly adheres to and strongly advocates principles of integrity, ethics and fairness. The AED urges its members to conduct their businesses ethically and compatibly with the free enterprise system and the laws which govern it. Contractors can locate factory authorized construction equipment dealers at the MachineMart® web site.
