Manufacturers of Aerial Devices & Digger Derricks Engineering Committee (MADDDEC)

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Overview 

The Manufacturers of Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Engineering Committee (MADDDEC) is a voluntary committee within the Construction Equipment Council (CEC) of the Safety & Product Leadership (S&PL) department of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The MADDDEC’s activities shall be subject to the bylaws, regulations, and policies of AEM and the rules of order of S&PL.   

Mission  

The MADDDEC promotes matters of mutual interest to manufacturers of aerial devices (vehicle-mounted machines designed to position personnel, their necessary tools and materials to overhead locations) and digger derricks (multi-purpose machines designed for use by electrical and telecommunications industries to dig holes, set poles and/or to install an apparatus on the pole).  

In addition, the MADDDEC focuses on industry issues including national and international standards, safety training and industry awareness.  

Responsibilities  

The specific purposes of the MADDDC are:   

  • To develop and publish industry best practices for aerial devices equipment, digger derricks and auxiliary equipment which embody principles of simplification of sizes, consistency in terminology, and standardization of performances, certain mechanical features, and other characteristics.   

  • To promote the common business interests of its members and of the industry as a whole.   

  • Pursuing such other activities may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.   

  • To influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules and regulations which may apply to the products and their use to encourage compliance.   

Membership  

Any member of AEM actively engaged in the design and manufacture of aerial devices equipment and digger derricks and auxiliary equipment within the United States or Canada is eligible for participation in the MADDDEC.   
In addition, any member of AEM actively engaged in the following activities are also eligible:   
  • Supplying parts, components, or equipment for aerial devices equipment, digger derricks and auxiliary equipment. 
  • Supplying parts or equipment for systems utilizing such aerial devices equipment and digger derricks and auxiliary equipment.  
  • Supplying machinery, equipment or other products used to manufacture such aerial devices equipment, digger derricks and auxiliary equipment.  

Quorum  

A simple majority of member companies of the MADDDEC present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.   
Representatives   
Multiple persons may represent a member company on the MADDDEC.   

Voting  

Each member company possesses one vote, regardless of how many representatives from each company participate in the MADDDEC. Except as otherwise required by AEM Bylaws, any matter presented at a meeting for the vote of the members shall be determined in accordance with the majority vote of those present and voting, in person, or by proxy.   
In certain circumstances, closed ballot voting via email is allowed.   

Meetings   

An annual meeting of the MADDDEC shall be held at a time determined by AEM staff and the members of the MADDDEC. Notice that a meeting will be held, stating the time, place, and topic(s) to be discussed, shall be sent to each member of the MADDDEC by AEM staff before the meeting is to be held. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.   

 Leadership  

  • The leadership of the MADDDEC shall consist of a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a 2nd Vice Chair, each elected by a majority vote of the MADDDEC to serve a two-year term.   
  • Upon completion of their term, the Chair is succeeded by the Vice Chair, the Vice Chair by the 2nd Vice Chair, and the 2nd Vice Chair by election of a majority vote of the MADDDEC.   
  • MADDDEC leadership shall meet with AEM staff to discuss the scheduling of meetings, develop meeting agendas, and bring forward any other issues to be discussed by the MADDDEC.   
  • The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the MADDDEC. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside. In the absence of both the Chair and the Vice Chair, the 2nd Vice Chair shall preside.   
  • Any member of the MADDDEC shall have the right to nominate or serve in any leadership position.   

Amendments  

Roles & Responsibilities will be reviewed annually and may be amended or added to by a majority vote of the MADDDEC, provided the amendments do not conflict with the AEM bylaws or the rules of order of S&PL.  

Resources and Documents

No resources or documents at this time are available.
 
Group Resources

Agendas

Documents

Minutes

Group Leadership

Chair

Jon Woods

Waco Boom

Vice Chair

Guy Seifert

Structural Metal Fabricators

AEM Staff Contact

Ed Lopez

AEM Technical Manager, Safety & Product Leadership

414-298-4106