The AED Foundation

AED Foundation - Thu June 11, 2020

Moving Forward with A Solid Plan of Action in Mind: Vision 2024

The AED Foundation (AEDF) has developed a plan to stimulate growth in the industry and address the technician shortage, titled Vision 2024. Goals of this plan include:100 Accredited College Programs50 Recognized High School Programs10,000 Skilled Technicians Entering the Workforce500 Certified Managers10,000 Tests Administered5,000 Certified TechniciansVision 2024 is a call to action for high school students and established industry technicians alike to develop skills through AEDF recognized programs and certifications....

AED Foundation - Wed May 27, 2020

Eaton RESA Gains AED Foundation H.S. Recognition

The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the recognition of the Heavy Equipment Technology Program at Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) located in Charlotte, Mich. "We are pleased that Eaton RESA has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement through the process of recognition," said Jason Blake, AED Foundation executive vice president and COO....

LBX - Tue February 11, 2020

LBX Receives AED Foundation Champion Award

LBX has received the AED Foundation Champion Award, presented by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) on Jan. 14. Presented since 2017, the award is in recognition of distinguished service of a manufacturer or service provider who has offered significant contributions to the workforce goals of The AED Foundation....

Liebherr - Mon January 20, 2020

Liebherr USA Co. Construction Division Receives AED Foundation Partner Award

Liebherr USA Co. 's construction equipment division is the 2020 recipient of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation Partner Award. First presented in 2017, the award recognizes the distinguished service of a manufacturer or service provider that has offered significant contributions to the professional education goals of the AED Foundation....

AED - Mon October 07, 2019

AED Foundation Surpasses 900 Diesel Equipment Certified Technicians

The AED Foundation has certified more than 500 diesel equipment technicians in 2019 through its Certified Technician Program. Since the program was launched in 2018, the Foundation has certified more than 900 technicians....

Stephenson Equipment Inc. - Wed August 07, 2019

Stephenson Equipment Names Jeff Tulish VP of Philadelphia Region, and Hires Ryan Alles as it's JCB Product Manager

Stephenson Equipment's President and CEO Bob Criste announced the promotion of Jeff Tulish to vice president of the Philadelphia region of the company. Tulish began working for SEI in 2010, but has worked his way up in the equipment dealership industry exclusively for 22 years....

AED - Mon November 12, 2018

AED Foundation Welcomes Cory Hayes as Vice President of Operations

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) recently hired Cory Hayes as vice president of operations for The AED Foundation. The AED board of directors has recommended an effort to aggressively increase focus on the workforce skills gap challenge facing the industry....

Tue October 03, 2017

The AED Foundation Announces New Diesel Equipment Technician Certification

The AED Foundation announced Oct. 3, that their new Diesel Equipment Technician Certification is now available. AED Senior Vice President Jason Blake made the announcement at the AED-EDA Workforce Development Summit in New Orleans....