At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. Those in attendance included Duo Lift's Jim Hellbusch, Brown Mfg.'s Ricky Brown and Marianne Sears who accepted the award on behalf of the late Harley Summers of Summers Mfg.
Learn more about the 2026 Shortline Legends Hall of Fame class, including Gregg Sauder (360) and Gerry Bourgault (Bourgault Industries) by clicking here.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the FTC and USDA’s announcement that they are seeking public comment on farm equipment manufacturing and distribution practices.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
