Lafayette, Colo. – July 20, 2021 – Today, KPA and Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) announced a comprehensive safety and compliance partnership for EDA’s dealer members. As an endorsed provider of EDA, KPA brings compliance expertise across the spectrum of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Human Resources, and Sales/F&I that can help EDA members maintain cultures of safety, improve outcomes, lower compliance risk, and save money.
“This partnership with KPA is part of our effort to educate and empower our members to take proactive responsibility for workplace safety and compliance so that they protect workers, limit risk, and stay compliant with federal and state-level regulations,” said Kim Rominger, President & CEO, Equipment Dealers Association. “We are excited to partner with an industry leader like KPA and are confident that their many years of expert experience and outstanding software will provide tremendous value to our members.”
Serving its members for more than 120 years, the Equipment Dealers Association is committed to building the best business environment for dealers focused on the agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry, outdoor power, lawn/garden, and turf equipment industries. As a non-profit trade organization, EDA is dedicated to meaningful and productive collaborations that support the ongoing success and growth of the equipment dealer industry.
“KPA’s long-standing experience with automotive dealers and our expertise in EHS, HR, and F&I compliance has armed us with industry best practices and knowledge that can ensure equipment dealerships stay safe and compliant,” said Chris Fanning, President and CEO of KPA. “As an EDA endorsed provider, we can help members manage their risk in a rapidly changing regulatory environment through compliance software, training, and safety consulting. We are excited to partner with EDA and help protect their members’ businesses and employees.”
KPA provides comprehensive workplace solutions to thousands of dealers across the nation. KPA’s Vera Suite software provides a unique combination of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) software, safety consulting, and award-winning compliance training. This partnership will help dealers automate manual processes, increase productivity, improve employee training, and reduce overall risk.
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About KPA
KPA provides Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance software and services for mid-sized businesses. KPA solutions help clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPA’s software, consulting services, and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on what’s important—their core business. For over 30 years, KPA has helped 10,000 + clients achieve regulatory compliance, protect assets, and retain top talent.
About EDA
Founded in 1900, the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA), is a non-profit trade organization representing retail dealers extensively engaged in the sale and service of agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry, outdoor power, lawn and garden, and/or turf equipment. EDA provides essential value to its members by enhancing the dealer-manufacturer relationship and advocating for a positive legislative and regulatory environment. EDA is headquartered in St. Louis, MO and is affiliated with regional associations located throughout the United States and Canada.
