American Automotive Equipment, also known as AAE, is a United States-based manufacturer, distributor, and seller of automotive service equipment. A privately held company, AAE is headquartered in Port Chester, New York. History AAE was founded in 1969 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. 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. References External links Hydraulic Lifts American Automotive Equipment company website 1969 establishments in New York (state) American companies established in 1969 Automotive companies established in 1969 Auto parts suppliers of the United States Manufacturing companies based in New York (state) Companies based in Westchester County, New York Port Chester, New York