With a focus on connecting manufacturers with distributors or manufacturers representatives, the Marketing & Distribution is a unique industry event. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. meets concurrently with the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Assn. creating an opportunity for our members to meet with marketing partners from different areas of the country over a few short days. This year's event is Oct. 22-24 in Addison, Texas. Registration is now open.
During the Convention, Farm Equipment will recognize the inductees into the 2nd Annual Shortline Legends Hall of Fame, including Howard Martin, Richard Unverferth, Al Myers, Cyril & Louis Keller and Wilf Degelman.
Timely speakers provide sales training, workforce development education, industry forecasting, and more. Product councils discuss equipment standards. Members connect during planned networking events or during more casual hallway conversations.
This year's speakers include:
- Dean Lindsay, CEO of The Progress Agents LLC
- Chris Czarnik, former military officer and seasoned HR manager
- Bill Kramer, Vice President of Policy and Counsel at MultiState
