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Our mission is to provide material

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Proudly serving North and South Carolina for 50 years.From our start in 1960, material handlingsystems integration has been at the heart of ourbusiness. Our leadership and experience in thisindustry is second to none. AEC providescomplete automated material handling equipmentsolutions – from design and delivery, toengineering and implementa tion. Our expertengineers work with you to develop highlycustomized automated material handlingequipment solutions with minimum interruptionto your operations. No matter what yourindustry, we have the experience you need to gaina competitive advantage through automatedmaterial handling equipment systems integration.

Our 50 years of experience, providing material handling solutions, means you get more than justtop-notch products – you get strategic insight that comes only with years in business. We alsostress our “one client one contact” rule, so you’re never bounced from person to person at AEC.You are assigned one Project Engineer throughout your project.

50 Years of Service

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The Boy Scouts of America undertook a major re-vitalization of ourdistribution center. As part of that project, Advanced Equipment wasselected to design and install new material handling equipment. Includedwas multi-level conveyor picking, staging and shipping equipment, as wellas an outbound sortation system. Advanced Equipment designed,delivered and executed on time and as promised; well above myexpectations. Their expertise and professionalism mirrors that which theBSA has come to stand for. I do not hesitate to recommend them.

— Mark Winkelman, The Boy Scouts of America

Leading Technologies and Proven StrategiesAs a systems integrator, Advanced Equipment Company will continue to seek out leadingtechnologies in both material handling equipment and controls systems coupled with provenoperational strategies. Our goal is to use these tools to help companies, across a broadspectrum of industry segments, to be leaders in their industries.

Automated Supply for Competitive Advantage Advanced Equipment Company is dedicated to creating superior material handling systemsfor the automation of supply chain logistics. We integrate innovative products to helpcompanies throughout the world excel in their individual markets and implement their

strategic business goals. Success through the control of material flow, information flow, and operational processes can yield a huge competitive advantage. Our integrated materialhandling systems reduce the total cost of order fulfillment and the cycle time for the endcustomer to receive their product.

Quality Products and Quality People The success of AEC has been selecting only quality products to provide as solutions for ourcustomers and the most qualified people in our industry to make it happen. Today AEC is thepremier Material Handling Solutions provider in North and South Carolina and is nationallyrespected as one of the best of the best.

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Team Oriented Solutions

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Responsive Customer Service Team

Project Design Review

Why Partner with AEC? We can meet your strategic business goals. AEC has a long history of completing projects thatexceed our customer’s expectations.

AEC is an independent integrator. We select the right equipment from the industry’s bestmanufacturers. Unlike manufacturer based integrators, our equipment selection is unbiased.This will result in the best overall technology for your facility.

Our talented Sales Engineers provide the best system design and strong field support tosuccessfully implement our customer’s projects.

AEC’s expert project management and certified technicians ensure the installation is performedcorrectly and on schedule.

AEC utilizes a dedicated and experienced Sales Engineer to manage the project from inception tocompletion.

AEC has a strong history of financial strength and stability with over 50 years in business, and astrategic plan for continued growth.

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Eaton Corporation Greenwood plant has been dealing with Advanced EquipmentCompany for many years. Advanced Equipment Company has always furnished us withexpert assistance on many projects to improve the Greenwood Operation. They havebeen instrumental in supplying equipment and expertise to upgrade our manufacturingareas with the latest technology available. Conveyors, Lean Lift storage systems, ergohandlers and lift tables furnished by Advanced Equipment has enabled Greenwood to setup Lean Manufacturing Cells that have tripled our productivity. Tony Stewart, our presentAdvanced Equipment rep has answered our every request for help or recommendationsfor upgrading our operations and we have nothing but praise for his efforts.

— Dan Daigrepont, Senior Engineer

Project Analysis + System Design + Effective Solutions

Where We Excell Technological advances can change the way products are handled throughout your materialhandling system. Implementing a solution that is not only dependable and innovative, butoffers versatility, is where Advanced Equipment Company excels. Our extensive product mix,from the best manufacturers in the industry, offers equipment to fit most applications. 50 plusyears of design experience ensures that you get the right solution for the job.

AEC provides turnkey solutions from project analysis, through system design and successful imple -men tation. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

Advanced Equipment Company solutions vary in complexity from simple manual to highlyautomated systems. Typical systems include carton handling and pallet handling conveyor for transport, accumulation and sortation; Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS);Mobile Aisle Storage Systems; Ergonomic Lifting and Handling Systems and Storage and OrderPicking Systems. Every solution Advanced Equipment Company proposes is considered on its own merits to provide tremendous productivity gains and a quick return on investment.

• We transform facilities across many industries

• We help clients reduce warehousing, distribution, storage, logisticsand manufacturing operational costs

• We help clients grow without increasing labor or facility footprint

• Our systems help reduce errors while enhancing throughput

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We have purchased a number of systems and equipment from AECto support our growing needs. Quality has been our requirement andAEC has met this need without hesitation. As a maintenancemanager I am constantly evaluating our needs and looking at longterm reliability and expense; without a doubt, AEC is supporting thiswith continuous customer service and contact. And with the ability tocover both a clean room environment to a warehouse; I look forwardto a long company involvement between AFG Wipes and AEC.

— Scott Marsh, Facilities / Maintenance Manager

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MANUFACTURING• Electrical Controls Equipment• Home and Office Products• Automotive• Lighting Systems• Energy• Steel and Plastic Piping• Appliances• Refrigeration Products

ELECTRONICS• Component Manufacturing• Value-added Services• Distribution

HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE• Pharmaceuticals• Medical Supplies• Medical Devices

FOOD AND BEVERAGE• Pork Industry• Meat Processors• Natural and Organic Foods• Beverage• Dairy Products• Refrigerated Foods• Baked Goods• Pet Foods

DISTRIBUTION AND FULFILLMENT• Manufactured Home Products• Residential Building Products• Automotive Parts and Accessories• Retail and Wholesale Clothing• Internet Fulfillment

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Exceptional Personalized Service

We transform facilities across many industries

We help clients reduce warehousing,distribution, storage, logistics, andmanufacturing operational costs

We help clients grow without increasing laboror facility footprint

Our systems help reduce errors while enhancing throughput

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118 Clanton RoadCharlotte NC 28217

704-527-3141

PO Box 11382Charlotte NC 28220

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