AEM - Association of Equipment Manufacturers

10/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 08:24

AEM Sets New Record for Largest Membership

As 2024 winds down, and the equipment manufacturing industry looks to 2025 and beyond, AEM is pleased to announceit has set a recordfor largest membership in the association's 125-plus-year history.

Earlier this month, AEM's total member count broke the 1,100 markfor the first time in the association's history, after welcoming 22 new companies in September. All told, 109 member companies have joined AEM in 2024, helping AEM top its previousmembership recordthat was set almost one year ago and achieve an above-average member retention rate of 92%

"For the second straight year, we're proud to achieve a record-breaking level of membership as we continue to build on our past successes, serve our member companies, and speak with one voice on behalf of equipment manufacturing," said AEM Vice President of Sales and Membership Paul Flemming. "Thank you to all our members - whether they're new to AEM or longtime supporters - and our talented staff at the association for making2024 our most successful yearyet."

Building Momentum for Equipment Manufacturing

So far, this yearhas been a tremendously successful onefor AEM. This past July, the association embarked on an unprecedented initiativeto tell the story of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and celebrate the 2.3 million menand women who help build, power, and feed the world.The AEM Manufacturing Expressvisited more than 20 states, and made stops made at 80-plus equipment manufacturersin communities across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. After more than three-plus months on the road, the tour concludes this Friday at AEM member company Komatsuin Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In addition, AEM hosted a pairof special member eventsin 2024. These gatherings served as valuable touchpoints between AEM and its members, provided attendees with the resources and insights they need to help drive organizational decision-making, as well as highlighted the leading-edge benefits and services offered by AEM.

These member benefits and services support many areas important to members - bipartisan industry advocacy, safety, environmental and global compliance programs, business/market intelligence, workforce, along with sales and marketing initiatives.

Over the course of thelast several years, AEM hasworked diligentlyto add or enhanceseveral of itsmember services and benefits, including:

Finally, AEM continues tobuild upon its reputation as an organizer of industry events that connect member companies with their customers, increase their brand awareness, and help them adapt and prepare for future growth. 2024 highlights include:

1,000-PlusMembers Strong

All AEM members work together through the association to advance the equipment manufacturing industryand position itfor a bright future. AEM strives to provide quality service, growth,and opportunities for its members and the industry as a whole, to thrive in today's ever-changing business environment.

"And as we prepare for 2025, AEM and its staff is ready to once again help its members support their organizationalgoals, take advantage of all that an association membership has to offer, and continue to advocate for pro-manufacturing policies that benefit our industry," said Flemming.

For more information on AEM membership benefits and engagement, AEM members are encouraged to contact AEM's Paul Flemming directly at [email protected]or 414-298-4150.

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