AEM represents more than 1,000 companies with more than 200 product lines in agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide.

The two associations believed that by combining they would have a stronger voice in policy, be able to offer more services, and develop more international trade opportunities.

[10] AEM's political advocacy focuses on infrastructure improvements, improving the health of the rural economy with a special emphasis on farming and small towns, workforce issues such as job training, international trade, industrial policy, taxes, and immigration.

[11] AEM supports comprehensive infrastructure spending including improvements to roads, highways, bridges, computer networks, electrical grids, water and sewage systems, ports, and inland waterways.

Tour stops included meetings with policymakers on policies important to AEM members, industry leaders, and manufacturing workers.

[4][19] Conexpo-Con/Agg is the western hemisphere's largest construction trade show representing asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more.

AEM provides numerous on-site services for such attendees to make it easier for them to do business at the show.

The United States Export-Import Bank also attends to facilitate deals between exhibitors and international buyers.

The event is a product showcase for manufacturers and service providers specializing in aggregate, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and road safety.

These provide education on industry-relevant risk assessment, hazard communication, technical publications, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, litigation, etc.

[31] AEM holds an annual event in Washington, DC called the Celebration of Modern Ag.

[33] AEM inducts honorees into its Hall of Fame to educate the public and other stakeholders about the importance of the off-road equipment industry.

"[34] Some notable inductees are:[35] AEM offers a lifetime achievement award called the Manufacturing Trailblazer to important industry figures.