The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and the Equipment Dealers Assn. urged governors to designate equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers and service technicians as “essential” to the economic continuity of the states as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Equipment Dealers Assn. is hosting a webinar at noon Central, Thursday, March 19, "Coronavirus: Legislative and Practical Considerations for Equipment Dealers." EDA also offers an extensive list of resources for dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Equipment Dealers Assn., announces its newest workforce development initiative, an educational marketing campaign to increase awareness and change perceptions of careers in the equipment industry.

Kingline Equipment, a Florida-based New Holland dealer, has announced plans for a 6th location in Nashville, Ga.

The Equipment Dealers Assn. survey enables equipment dealers throughout North America to rate the manufacturer lines they carry in key operational categories. It will remain open through March 13, 2020.