Dealer Association Merger Talks

Two regional associations representing equipment dealers have announced their intent to form a partnership and strengthen their presence in the industry.

Directors from the SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association and the Midwest Equipment Dealers Association unanimously approved moving forward with merger discussions.

Representatives from both organizations said such a move would make them more responsive to changes in the industry, improve efficiencies, and strengthen their voice on matters related to legislation, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Currently there are 14 regional dealer associations that are affiliates of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA). Last summer, the SouthWestern Association (SWA) and Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) voted to move forward with a merger of the two associations, forming the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA). S