CONEXPO-CON/AGG, The Utility Expo Partner with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo have partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Together, they will launch a multi-year initiative to provide mental health education, suicide prevention resources and training tailored specifically to the needs of the construction industry. The construction sector continues to face one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Through this collaboration, the trade shows will serve as a powerful platform to raise awareness and equip industry professionals with the tools to foster a culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being. “Our industry is built by people — and protecting their mental health is … Read more

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John Somers Named AEM Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named John Somers as its vice president, Construction & Utility Sector, effective immediately. Somers replaces Megan Tanel, who will succeed Dennis Slater as AEM president effective Jan. 1. Somers will be responsible for the strategic direction of construction and utility programs and services for AEM membership, and he will serve as the primary liaison to AEM’s CE Sector Board and with CE-specific industry organizations, customer groups and government agencies, both in North America and worldwide. Somers joined AEM in 2007 and has held various positions with increasing responsibility within the organization over the past … Read more

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AEM Elects 2020 Officers, New Directors

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces its 2020 officers, as well as directors elected to the AEM board of directors and AG and CE sector boards at its recent annual business meeting. 2020 AEM Officers are: Chair Jeffrey Reed, president & CEO, Reed International/VSS Macropaver Vice Chair Steven Berglund, president & CEO, Trimble Inc. Ag Chair Jerry Johnson, president farm, ranch & agriculture div., Blount International Inc. CE Chair Rodney Schrader, chairman & CEO, Komatsu America Corp. Treasurer Todd Stucke, sr. VP marketing, product support & strategic projects, Kubota Tractor Corp. Secretary Dennis Slater, president, AEM AEM officers and directors … Read more

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