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FEMA Marketing & Distribution Convention Registration Now Open

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 MartinRichard UnverferthAl MyersCyril & 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. 

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