Association of Equipment Manufacturers
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AoEM) is a trade association for companies that manufacture equipment for industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, and utility. AEM is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hall of fame
Since 1939 the group has honored leaders of the industry in their hall of fame. Some notable inductees are:[1]
- Joseph Cyril Bamford (1916–2001), founder of JCB
- Sir Anthony Bamford (born 1945), son of above
- Daniel Best founder of Best Manufacturing Company
- J. I. Case (1819–1891), founder of Case Corporation
- William Dana Ewart, founder of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company
- Ronald M. DeFeo, Terex
- Donald V. Fites, Caterpillar Inc.
- J.C. Gorman, Gorman-Rupp Company
- John L. Grove (1921–2003), founder of Grove Manufacturing Company
- Henry Harnishfeger (1855–1930), P&H Mining
- Benjamin Holt (1849–1920), founder of Holt Manufacturing Company
- Simon Ingersoll (1818–1894), founder of Ingersoll Rock Drill Company
- R. G. LeTourneau (1888–1969), earthmover
- Hans Liebherr, Liebherr Group
- William Otis (1813–1839), inventor of the steam shovel
Conferences
AEM management several industry trade shows, including:
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG
- ICUEE
- AG CONNECT Expo
- CONEXPO Russia
- IFPE – International Exposition for Power Transmission
- World of Asphalt Show & Conference
- AGG1 Aggregates Show & Conference
See also
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