AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications.Our 700 distributor member companies account for over $15 billion of annual sales of construction equipment and related supplies and services in the U.S. and Canada. Our average distributor member achieves over $46 million per year in revenues, and employs 90 people. AED provides research, training, advocacy, networking, and business management support. It publishes Construction Equipment Distribution magazine and runs a distance learning program to help members with customer service, finance, HR issues, and inventory control.