Industry Associations

Active Involvement in Leading Equipment Industry Organizations

VitalEdge actively participates in prominent equipment industry associations, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to dealership excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

These industries help us stay ahead of industry trends and advocate effectively for dealership success.
AED

Supports the equipment distribution industry through advocacy, education, and networking.

AED Foundation

Advances workforce development in heavy equipment via education, research funding, and scholarships.

AEM

Provides services for construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers.

AGC

Improves the construction industry via advocacy, education, workforce development, and leadership.

ARA

Supports the equipment & event rental industry via business resources, employee education, and more.

ATD

A recognized voice of commercial truck dealers, providing advocacy, education, and research.

California Rental Association

Nonprofit trade association representing the equipment and party rental industry since 1946.

CCA

Raises the quality, integrity, and sustainability of Canada’s construction industry.

CEA

Elevates the UK construction equipment sector via advocacy, insights, security, and trade.

CRA Rental Association

The Canadian Rental Association (CRA) is the leading trade association for event and equipment rental businesses in Canada.

DSEDA

Strengthens Southern U.S. equipment dealers through advocacy, training, networking, and resources.

ELFA

Advocates for the equipment finance industry through government relations programs.

FE

Serves as a resource and advocate for the shortline farm equipment industry.

IEDA

Dedicated to enhancing the independent distribution of heavy equipment.

JDUG

Non-profit organization that works to improve the efficiency of John Deere dealership operations

MHEDA

Provides tools, insights, and connections for the material handling industry.

MHI

Dedicated to advancing and innovating the material handling and supply chain industry.

NADITA

Supports and advances the IT needs of Caterpillar dealerships across North America.

NAEDA

Represents equipment dealers in government affairs and industry relations across North America.

TMAA

Advocates for the interests of traffic management providers across Australia.

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Industry Associations FAQs

These alliances help VitalEdge stay ahead of trends and regulatory changes that affect today’s heavy equipment dealerships. By staying closely connected to these groups, we ensure our technology and guidance align with evolving dealer and rental needs. 

Partnerships with AED, AEM, MHEDA, ARA, and others give dealers access to timely insights, best practices, and stronger collaboration across the industry. This helps teams using equipment dealer management software adopt new technologies faster and adapt with confidence. 

By engaging with associations across construction, agriculture, rental, and material handling, we gain a broad view of industry trends. This enables us to bring forward strategies that help heavy equipment dealerships stay competitive and prepared for what’s ahead.