The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is a North American trade association representing manufacturers of off-road equipment used in construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, and utility sectors. The organization advocates for policies that support equipment manufacturing, infrastructure investment, agricultural productivity, and global competitiveness while providing industry data, safety standards, and market intelligence to its members.
Infrastructure investment, transportation funding, agricultural policy, international trade, manufacturing regulations, workforce development, tax policy, environmental regulation, and equipment safety standards
Membership dues from equipment manufacturing companies, event revenue, and industry services
Member companies include major manufacturers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, and Volvo Construction Equipment; affiliated with industry coalitions supporting infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives
Trade association