TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Over the years, Hercules has carefully chosen a number of trade associations to join.
Below is a list of our current affiliations, and we invite you to browse their sites as well.

Associated
Equipment
Distributors

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Description: AED is a distributor-based trade association representing companies that sell, rent and service equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation and industrial applications in North America and internationally.
Membership: 1,300 independent distributors, manufacturers, and other organizations involved in the distribution of construction equipment and related products and services.
Founded:
1919

Association
of Equipment
Manufacturers

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Description: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) was formed from the consolidation of the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association and Equipment Manufacturers Institute on January 1, 2002 . AEM is the international trade and business development resource for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the construction, agricultural, mining, forestry, and utility fields.
Founded: 2002

Equipment Service Association

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Description: ESA is to aid in the advancement and expansion of the industry in all of its markets, promote
activities that will enable the industry to conduct itself with the greatest economy and efficiency and improve the likelihood of its member's success in business.
Membership: 200 members from pneumatic, electric and hydraulic equipment rebuilders organized to improve industry standards and service.
Founded:
1959

Farm
Equipment
Manufacturers
Association

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Description: The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association shall provide industry leadership to enhance business opportunities and profitability to the Membership by providing a forum for marketing shortline equipment through networking, communications, and technology, and a forum for purchasing materials and services required by the Members.
Founded: 1950

International
Fluid Power
Society

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Description: At the beginning of the millennium, in the year 2000, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) marked its 40th Anniversary as the Organization for Fluid Power and Motion Control Professionals
Founded: 1960

Independent
Distributors
Association

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Description: IDA is a non-profit, international association of independent businesses that supply quality parts and quality service to the heavy construction industry.
Membership: Over 400 members in construction machinery/equipment, rebuilders, parts supply, or machinery maintenance.
Founded:
1958
 

Independent
Sealing
Distributors

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Description: ISD is a not-for-profit trade association which was formed by concerned industry leaders interested in creating a forum where distributors and manufacturers could interact and share information affecting the sealing and gasket industry.
Membership: The 183 members range from the largest distributors and manufacturers in the industry to companies with less than 10 employees.
Founded:
1992

National Association of Trailer Manufacturers

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Description: The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers was formed in 1987 as the National Association of Livestock Trailer Manufacturers, but soon realized that all trailer manufacturers share common concerns and problems. The association represents manufacturers who produce trailers weighing less than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. These trailers are constructed of aluminum, steel, and combinations of both, and are towed as a bumper pull or by a gooseneck coupler
Founded: 1987

National
Fluid Power Association

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Description: NFPA has been providing a forum for the fluid power industry.
Membership: More than 200 manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic products and systems make up the Association's regular membership.
Founded:
1953

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