American Automotive Equipment

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American Automotive Equipment, also known as AAE, is a United States–based manufacturer, distributor, and seller of automotive service equipment. AAE is a privately held company, headquartered in Port Chester, New York.

AAE was founded in 1969^[1] as MZE, Inc. in the Northeastern United States as a distributor and service center for various manufacturers of automotive lifts and service equipment in the undercar sector.

As of 2012^[update] AAE manufactured, distributed, and sold auto service equipment around the world. Its primary products included automotive lifts, wheel balancers, and tire changers. AAE claims a customer base of over 100,000 companies and individuals.

In 2004 AAE's U.S.-based manufacturing processes were internationalized. Three overseas cooperative ventures were established, tripling production capacity.

AAE's primary logistics facility is in Cleburne, Texas.

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