FWEDA Members Approve Merger with AED

The board of directors for the Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) has ratified a membership vote to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). AED is made up of construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, power generation and municipal equipment dealers. The merger is expected to be finalized by the end of August, FWEDA said. Joani Woelfel, president and CEO of FWEDA, said that FWEDA will be dissolved as it merges with AED.

Merger talks with AED began last year after FWEDA rejected a merger with another industry association, Woelfel said. “Far West board members took several things into consideration when choosing AED,” Woelfel added. “AED provides optimal benefits and resources for our members and the brightest outlook for the future.”

Benefits to FWEDA members from the merger include access to AED benchmarking reports, employee education, seminars, technical assessments and legal call counsel. Woelfel added that the AED will be better able to serve FWEDA members of varying sizes.

Video: New Holland’s Compact TH6.26 Telehandler Walkaround

The new Model Year 2026 TH6.26 compact telehandler delivers powerful material handling in a size built for tight farm environments. In this video, Product Marketing Manager Lena Patton explains how this compact machine fits operations that need serious lifting capability without sacrificing maneuverability.

Designed especially for poultry houses, livestock farms, and dairy operations, the TH6.26 measures under 80 inches tall and just 72 inches wide, making it ideal for confined spaces while still offering strong reach and lift performance.

From manure handling in poultry houses to hay and feed movement on dairy and livestock farms, the TH6.26 delivers versatility in a compact footprint.