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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Benefits of Construction Equipment Technologies Study Unveiled by AEM

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a study outlining how construction equipment technologies have advanced the construction industry and benefited a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors, to owners, to society as a whole. The Benefits of Construction Equipment Technologies and Their Impact on Society details four construction equipment technologies that play critical roles in advancing the industry, and thereby enabling benefits to productivity and performance, planet and environment, as well as people and safety. The trends identified in the study are: machine and grade control, engines and drivetrains, digital control systems and machine telematics. The study provides: An overview … Read more

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AEM Hall of Fame Inducts Genie’s Sherman Ward ‘Bud’ Bushnell

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers inducted Sherman Ward “Bud” Bushnell, founder of Genie, into its Hall of Fame for a broad range of contributions in developing and advancing technologies that support the construction and agriculture industries worldwide. The AEM Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and the community’s quality of life. The award was presented to Genie President Simon Meester at AEM’s Annual Conference Nov. 18 in Napa, Calif. Bushnell (June 13, 1921 – Nov. 14, 2020) founded Genie Industries, which is the Genie brand of Terex Corporation, a … Read more

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AEM Snapshot of Top Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021

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Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are poised to have a significant impact in 2021 (and, in many cases, beyond), so it’s crucial for manufacturers to develop a keen understanding of what they are, how they will grow over time and how they will impact the industry and the customers it serves. With that in mind, let’s look at five manufacturing trends to watch in 2021: COVID-19 + Employee Safety It almost goes without saying that workplace safety and compliance … Read more

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