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Industry Beat In the News Wagner Equipment Co. Hosts Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) visited the headquarters of Wagner Equipment Co. on Aug. 30, fielding questions with more than 100 employees. AED's 2013 Chairman Mike Quirk, (left) vice president of Operations at Wagner, took the opportunity to provide Coffman with a printed copy of AED's Legislative Agenda. Wagner, the Caterpillar dealer for Colorado and New Mexico, has fostered an ongoing relationship with the congressman and this was his second visit at the Aurora, Colo., facility in the Denver metropolitan area. Over the course of more than six years, Wagner has hosted Rep. Coffman, as well as several members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, including a presidential candidate. "We do not openly endorse any candidates but do try to make their positions on issues of importance known and how it affects our business, our employees and our customers," said Quirk. For information about setting up a congressional visit to your company, please contact AED Senior Director Government Affairs Daniel Fisher at dfisher@aednet.org. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Vermeer Corporation Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker (center right) recently visited with Mary Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa, to discuss ways to strengthen the economy and grow jobs. The early August visit included a tour at Vermeer's manufacturing facilities and parts center of Vermeer Corporation and was part of Pritzker's "listening tour" with businesses and thought leaders around the country. 16 | www.cedmag.com | Construction Equipment Distribution | October 2013 14_industry beat_KP.indd 16 9/26/13 2:10 PM