NAEDA and AED plan to merge into one dealer association
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A proposal, not a done deal: eligible NAEDA members still have to approve it, in a vote window of October 15 to November 15.
NAEDA (the North American Equipment Dealers Association) and AED (Associated Equipment Distributors) said on September 24, 2026, that they intend to merge. AED’s announcement says the combined organization would operate as Associated Equipment Dealers, with a January 2027 target.
NAEDA’s merger FAQ says NAEDA represents dealers in agriculture, industrial, construction, forestry and outdoor power equipment, across over 3,500 dealer locations in North America. AED’s announcement says AED speaks for over 7,800 dealer locations.
According to NAEDA’s FAQ, the merged group would be based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with a Canadian headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, and Brian McGuire would be president and CEO. The FAQ says eligible NAEDA members will vote on the merger and amended bylaws on or about October 15 to November 15, 2026, and that manufacturer, affiliate, associate and other non-dealer categories have no vote. Farm Equipment, whose podcast page for the episode is sponsored by AED, one of the merging parties, said on October 2 that NAEDA CEO Brett Davis will stay on, overseeing manufacturer relations.
AED’s announcement did not disclose financial terms. According to NAEDA’s FAQ, each current NAEDA dealer member is to get a 2027 dues invoice for $0 from the combined AED.
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