Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC)
Product Focus
The Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC) includes manufacturers of trenching, trenchless, underground tracking and locating and vacuum excavation equipment and related attachments, accessories and tools which are typically used to place, replace, repair, locate or expose underground utilities. In addition, the UEMC focuses on industry issues including national and international standards, safety training and industry awareness.
Mission
To promote and further the interests of the Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee on issues related to safety, standards and regulations, education and training, public policy and the improvement of the overall industry's image.
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Develop and publish industry consensus standards for contractor pumps and auxiliary equipment.
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Promote the common business interests of UEMC members and the industry as a whole.
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Pursue such other activities as may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.
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Influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules
Operation
The Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee shall have the responsibility to identify, evaluate and communicate within the industry, issues concerning technical standards development, pending regulations and other issues that could impact member company crane equipment products and to provide an avenue for formulating the required industry position and action.
This shall be accomplished by receiving and evaluating information from various sources including AEM member companies.
The committee shall be responsible for determining the priority of each issue using an “importance vs. ability to influence” methodology and for creating the documentation concerning the issue. A member of the committee will be assigned as the principal contact person for each issue.
Membership
AEM member companies who have interests in the manufacturing of trenching, trenchless, underground tracking and locating and vacuum excavation equipment and related attachments, accessories and tools are invited to participate on the UEMC committee.
Meetings
Schedule two to three face-to-face or Teams meetings per year.