Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Annual Report Spotlights Priorities

Mar 20, 2025

In its newly-released 2024 Annual Report, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) explores the key initiatives, successes, and impact AED and The AED Foundation have made throughout the past year.

“As we look ahead to 2025, I am confident that AED will continue to thrive, building on the momentum of this year’s achievements. Together, we will face the future with innovation, determination, and a shared commitment to excellence in our industry,” according to John Shearer, AED 2024 Chairman of 4Rivers Equipment. As part of its member engagement initiative, AED regional managers visited 200 dealer member locations. The organization Chairman for 2025 is Jerry Donlon of Standard Equipment Company.

Highlights from the organization here includes an overview of the AED Foundation’s top priorities and a progress report on its program successes in 2024, a snapshot summary of conferences and member events, as well as an update on government affairs.

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