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The World is Temporarily Closed

By Floyd Jerkins posted on May 6, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices

By now, all that work strategic planning work you did at the end of last year should show up. If no planning was done, then it’s all reactionary decisions.

Equipment Manufacturers Say COVID-19 Wiping Out Demand, Disrupting Supply Chains

Executives say Congress should prioritize infrastructure investment to help support the industry

April 29, 2020 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Nine out of 10 U.S. equipment manufacturers say the COVID-19 pandemic has had a very negative impact on the economy while more than half believe it has had a very negative impact on the industry overall, according to results of a survey released today by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

EDA to Host Webinar on Returning to Work and Establishing a New Normal

April 28, 2020 | Posted in Dealer News

The Equipment Dealers Assn. has announced its next COVID-19 related webinar, Returning to Work and Establishing a New Normal on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. central time.

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How Has Your Community Given Back to the Community During the Coronavirus Crisis?

April 27, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices

Dealers share how their businesses have pitched in to help their communities — and employees — during these uncertain times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toro Gives $500,000 to Global Coronavirus Relief Efforts

April 21, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Grant funding from the Toro Foundation will span all regions where The Toro Company operates, and will focus on providing food, health and humanitarian assistance to helping people adversely impacted.

Jacto Inc. Provides Sprayers to Local Police Agencies

April 17, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Equipment Marketing & Distribution Assn.

For battling COVID-19, sprayers can make a difference, and Jacto has provided sprayers to police agencies to help with disinfect vehicles and equipment.

Dealer Associations Urge Senators to Clarify Paycheck Protection Program

April 17, 2020

The Equipment Dealers Assn. and its regional affiliate members have sent a letter to Senator Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, urging the Committee to take action to alleviate uncertainty under the Paycheck Protection Program.

Deere Begins Production of Protective Face Shields for Health-Care Workers

April 9, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of health-care workers in several of its U.S. manufacturing communities.

Equipment Manufacturers Call for National Manufacturing Strategy

April 6, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is calling on the federal government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for manufacturing to strengthen the economy and create new jobs and opportunities.

Briggs & Stratton Reduces Manufacturing Amid COVID-19 Spread

April 3, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

In response to the spread of COVID-19, uncertain economic conditions resulting in reduced demand and potential constraints on its supply chain, the company is reducing manufacturing activity at several of its manufacturing facilities and has temporarily shut down others.

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