Facts About Us
NAME: AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association)
ADDRESS: Samuelson House, 62 Forder Way, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8JB
TELEPHONE/FAX: Tel: 08456 448 748 / Fax: 01733 314767
EMAIL / WEBSITE: ab@aea.uk.com / www.aea.uk.com
OFFICERS: April 2008 – April 2009
President: G Davies OBE, Alamo Group (Eur) Ltd
Immediate Past President: H Handkammer, Countax Ltd
Chairman Farm Equipment Council & Vice President: R Johnson, John Deere Ltd
Chairman Outdoor Power Equipment Council & Vice President: G King, Bosch Lawn & Garden Ltd
OBJECTIVES:
- To safeguard and promote the interests of manufacturers and wholesale distributors.
- To promote, support or oppose legislation or other measures affecting the interests of the industry.
- To co-operate and negotiate with Government and other bodies interested or concerned in export and import trade.
- To promote, maintain and assist scientific research, invention and technical development.
- To promote, conduct ,manage and co-operate with Associations, Clubs, Societies and other bodies in promoting, conducting or managing shows, exhibitions and demonstrations
MEMBERSHIP PROFILE:
The AEA is a trade association representing manufacturers and importers of agricultural machinery and
outdoor equipment (horticulture, professional and leisure grass care, and forestry). We operate in two divisions - the Farm Equipment Council and the Outdoor Power Equipment Council. The membership is categorised as either Full or Associate. The Associate members provide goods or services to the Full members.
CATEGORIES OFMEMBERSHIP:
Full Members: Manufacturers or importers of equipment for wholesale distribution
Associate Members: Suppliers of components, accessories or services to Full Members
MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS:
Membership contributions are based upon a turnover declaration that is send out every other year so that the turnover declaration is valid for a two year cycle. We offer three payment options:
- Annually by cheque or BACS
- Quarterly by BACS (eight quarterly payments covering the two year cycle – one payment of 30% and seven of 10%.
- Annually by credit card (subject to a 3% credit card surcharge)