AEM Welcomes 2024 Officers, Directors at Annual Conference

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced its 2024 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and Agriculture and Construction Equipment Sector Boards during its annual business meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The 2024 AEM officers are: Chair: Todd Stucke, president of Kubota Tractor Corporation and executive officer of Kubota Corporation Vice Chair: Linda Hasenfratz, executive chair and CEO, Linamar Ag Chair: Bill Hurley, VP of global government affairs, AGCO CE Chair: Eric Sauvage, president and CEO, LBX Company Treasurer: Melvin Porter, president and CEO, Link-Belt Cranes Secretary: Megan Tanel, president, AEM AEM’s officers and directors provide strategic direction and guidance for association initiatives that help members and … Read more

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Culture in Construction: Why it Matters + How to Make it Better

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By Association of Equipment Managers Staff There is a labor shortage in the construction industry – and it’s not exactly breaking news. Headlines declare that “nobody wants to work anymore” – but is this explanation really at the root of what’s a longstanding, industry-wide issue? Amid the “Great Resignation,” as baby boomers retire and Gen Z workers reject the long hours of the construction industry, it’s more important than ever to examine the causes of this unprecedented labor shortage and explore potential solutions. Numerous companies are feeling the pressure, especially in the skilled trades, and many have not yet been … Read more

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The Digital Transformation of the Construction Jobsite

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The equipment used on jobsites has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of construction professionals, and the industry must find ways to adopt these new technologies in order to be successful. In recent years, there has been talk of an oncoming digital transformation coming to the jobsite – and while there are some components of this transformation that have yet to be realized, in many ways the industry’s digital transformation has already begun. During his CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 educational session, “Digital Transformation of the Job Site,” Jason Anetsberger of AEM member company Komatsu spoke on the technology that is available, as well as … Read more

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AEM Leads Industry Partners in OSHA Alliance to Enhance Worker Safety

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers led several industry partners in forming an alliance with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. On June 22, AEM joined the Associated General Contractors, the Common Ground Alliance, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the National Utility Contractors Association, the North American Excavation Shoring Association and the Laborers’ International Union of North America at a signing ceremony that took place at the U.S. Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. with Amanda Edens, deputy assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. For more than five years, AEM has worked to establish a collaborative … Read more

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5 Reasons Construction Jobsites are Going Electric

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Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites. Its potential is evident. Its benefits are clear. Its long-term place in the industry is no longer up for debate. And, as electric vehicles continue to be more widely adopted by consumers, all that’s left to do is examine – and try to accurately determine – how the construction industry should prepare for the technology to … Read more

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