Ritchie Bros. experts, along with a few special guests, will share new industry knowledge and insights through two free online discussion panels for the construction and transportation industries today. read more

MAR 8, 2021 - 6:24 am

At the request of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee leadership, trade association AED submitted its infrastructure-related policy priorities as the panel develops its public works and highway bills. read more

APR 30, 2019 - 6:45 am

In a news release, the American Equipment Distributors Association expressed concern about the impact of steel and aluminum tariff proclamations. read more

MAR 16, 2018 - 8:22 am

Paul Farrell, president and CEO of Modern Group, was named to the board of directors of the Associated Equipment Distributors, taking effect in January. read more

MAR 24, 2017 - 6:52 am

Bill Stephenson, DLL CEO and chairman of the executive board, was presented with the 2017 Associated Equipment Distributors Chairman’s Award at the AED Summit in Chicago on January 12. read more

FEB 7, 2017 - 7:19 am

According a report posted by the AED, a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will allow the state of Colorado to collect sales tax on purchases its citizens make from out-of-state businesses. read more

DEC 19, 2016 - 7:23 am

Associated Equipment Distributors’ Christian Klein details the association’s strategy of increasing engagement between members and lawmakers in 2016 as a means to bolster the industry’s workforce and economic opportunities. He also hints at issues facing AED in 2017.... read more

November/December 2016

With a new speaker in the House and a presidential election on the horizon, Christian Klein says Associated Equipment Distributors are elevating the voice of equipment distribution in the political process. He outlines key items on the association’s agenda, including the surface transportation bill, tax reform, investment in water infrastructure programs and energy independence.... read more

November/December 2015

Associated Equipment Distributors named PwC and Accruit the preferred providers of like-kind exchange services to its membership. read more

OCT 21, 2015 - 7:48 am

In a recent post, the Associated Equipment Distributors say they are “leading the charge” to reinstate the temporary 50% depreciation bonus and permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels before the lame duck session ends. read more

DEC 2, 2014 - 7:03 am