Reach 600 Construction and Industrial Equipment Distributors with Associated Equipment Distributors

Members include high-level executives, owners and principals of independent full-service equipment distributor and rental companies, along with senior managers at heavy machinery manufacturers and affiliate service firms (finance, IT, insurance) who sell, rent and support equipment used in sectors such as construction, agriculture, mining, forestry and power generation. Their typical firms operate hundreds of locations, generate tens of millions in revenue and span the U.S. and Canada. The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is a trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental, and support of heavy equipment across sectors like construction, mining, agriculture, forestry and power generation—with membership comprising distributors, manufacturers and affiliate service providers. Founded in 1919, AED provides advocacy, industry research, education and networking opportunities. For media buyers and advertisers, AED offers access to a highly engaged, business‑to‑business audience of equipment‑industry decision‑makers with strong purchasing power and brand loyalty, making it a uniquely targetable niche channel.