Global automotive distribution, homologation and vehicle conversion with centers in Belgium and Munich
AEC Europe GmbH
St. Catharines (Canada) · Munich (Germany) · Antwerp (Belgium) · Zeebrugge (Belgium)New on Amplifa
About AEC
AEC (Auto Export Corporation) is an internationally active provider of mobility solutions headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario (Canada), with a German branch in Munich. The company handles the import, export, distribution and trading of vehicles as well as their homologation for various markets. Since 1996, more than 100,000 vehicles have been homologated, among others at the Vehicle Processing Centers in Antwerp and Zeebrugge as well as at the R&D and homologation center in Munich. The service portfolio includes emissions and noise testing, lighting system conversions, technical vehicle conversion, conversion to alternative fuels, and EV certification by EV-certified engineers. AEC manages the official distribution of the General Motors brands Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC in Europe and has been distributing GM-ACDelco parts as well as spare parts for Dodge & Ram since fall 2023. In addition, the company offers consultancy, market entry concepts, dealer network development, logistics and fleet solutions for OEMs, dealers and fleet customers.
- Site
- München
- Processes
- Vehicle homologation (type approval, Small Series, Single-Type-Approval), Emissions Testing (exhaust gas tests), Lighting system conversions (Lighting Systems Conversions), Noise level testing (Noise Level Requirements), Conversion to alternative fuels (Conversion to Alternative Fuels), Technical vehicle conversion (Technical Conversion), EV charging capacity/technology conversion and EV certification by EV-certified engineers, Prototype development for homologation processes (R&D Center Munich)
- Materials
- Vehicle Homologation, Emissions and Noise Testing, Lighting System Conversion, EV Conversion and Certification
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- approx. 170 (40 in
- Industries
- Automotive (OEMs, dealers, wholesale, fleets)
- 01
Import/Export and customs clearance
- 02
Homologation (type approval, small series, registration documents)
- 03
Emissions and noise testing
- 04
Technical conversion and retrofitting
- 05
Vehicle Processing and logistics
- 06
Distribution and parts sales
Processes and Services
Vehicle Homologation
Type approval, Small Series and Single-Type-Approval for market entry into various markets.
Emissions and Noise Testing
Exhaust gas tests and verification of noise level requirements according to local regulations.
Lighting System Conversion
Conversion of lighting systems to meet market-specific technical requirements.
EV Conversion and Certification
EV charging technology conversion and certification by EV-certified engineers.
Locations
St. Catharines (Ontario)
CAHeadquarters
Munich
DER&D and homologation center, registered office of AEC Europe GmbH
Antwerp
BEVehicle Processing Center, homologation center and parts warehouse
Zeebrugge
BEVehicle Processing Center
Vehicles and Parts
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle homologation (type approval, Small Series, Single-Type-Approval)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emissions Testing (exhaust gas tests)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lighting system conversions (Lighting Systems Conversions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Noise level testing (Noise Level Requirements)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conversion to alternative fuels (Conversion to Alternative Fuels)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical vehicle conversion (Technical Conversion)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| EV charging capacity/technology conversion and EV certification by EV-certified engineersEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototype development for homologation processes (R&D Center Munich)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting/consultancy for automotive market entryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Processing Center (vehicle processing and homologation center) | – | – | – | – | Antwerp and Zeebrugge, Belgium |
| R&D and homologation center | – | – | – | – | Munich, Germany |
| Warehouse/parts center (Genuine Spare Parts & Accessories) | – | – | – | – | Antwerp (one of Europe's largest ports), Belgium |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1996
Founding of AEC (Auto Export Corporation), start of homologation and trading activities
- 2023
From fall 2023, distribution of GM-ACDelco spare parts for Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC