Cat Executive to serve on AEM trade group board

Douglas Oberhelman, Group President of Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois has been selected to the Board of Directors for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The board is a North American-based international trade group representing companies that manufacture equipment, provide products and services used globally for construction, agriculture, mining, forestry and utilities.

As AEM director, Oberhelman will help to set technical and safety-related guidelines and policies for the association and its’ members. Oberhelman and the AEM Board of Directors will also provide members with market information, equipment statistics, global public policy, international support services, trade shows, education and training, workforce development and worksite safety / educational materials.

For more AEM information and activities, visit online at www.aem.org.