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AED Executive Forum

Sept. 11-12
Westin O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
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International Aerial Platform Exhibition and Conference

September 17-19
APEX
MECC Maastricht
The Netherlands
Industrial Promotions International
www.apexshow.com

Green Industry and Equipment Expo

Oct. 23-25
Louisville, KY
www.gie-expo.com

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Convention

Nov. 9-11
Denver, CO
www.stafda.org

Power-Gen International

Dec. 2-4
Orlando, FL
www.power-gen.com

World of Concrete

Feb. 3-6, 2009
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
www.worldofconcrete.com

The Rental Show

March 2-5, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
www.therentalshow.com


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Deere & Company Recognizes May as National Safe Digging Month

With warm weather and landscaping projects upon us, Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Company last week announced its recognition of May as National Safe Digging Month. Warm-weather projects often lead to digging jobs that damage utility lines, disrupt neighborhood service and lead to fines and repair costs. But homeowners and contractors have a resource to avoid the accidents — 811, the national call-before-you-dig number.

Each year in the United States there are nearly 700,000 unintentional underground utility damages — more than one per minute. That is why the Common Ground Alliance — the national association created to prevent damage to underground utility infrastructure and ensure public safety and environmental protection — has designated May 2008 as National Safe Digging Month. Deere & Company, a leading industry supporter of CGA and its efforts, joins with the CGA to recognize and actively promote this important event.

National Safe Digging Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of safe digging practices across the country and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of 811. Throughout the busy digging month of May, CGA and Deere are encouraging homeowners and contractors to call 811 before they dig to prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages. For more information about National Safe Digging Month, visit http://www.commongroundalliance.com/.

Deere & Co. is a leading provider of advanced products and services for agricultural and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation.


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