C O MPA N Y PRO F ILE
Marine engineering suppliers
to the entire industry
A
uckland Engineering Supplies have been
working hard for clients in both the recreational
and commercial side of the marine industry
since 2000, and now as New Zealand Workboat
Review goes to press, with their current premises full
to overflowing, they are negotiating space in a new,
exciting waterfront development.
The premises AES have occupied for the last nine
years has been convenient for their clients in the
recreational marine area, but AES would also like
to make things a little easier for their clients in the
commercial side of the industry, and so are hoping their
new premises will be twice the size of their current site
and 'on the doorstep' for clients operating the ships
and vessels of the commercial fleet.
Stephen Harris, AES managing director since 2003,
has seen the company grow from a service operating
out of the back of a van, to their current on site store,
supported by a fleet of travelling sales representatives
who service many engineering and boatbuilding
businesses in the Auckland region.
AES are proud of the range of products they sell.
They are the New Zealand agents for the Wartsila range
of deep-sea seals, Norma pipe couplings (stainless
connectors and hose clamps), Castrol and Motul oils,
and all the major tool brands.
The staff work closely with Sanford and other
fishing companies, as well as Fullers Ferries and the
local charter boat fleet. They are a preferred supplier
of tools and equipment to Team New Zealand, and
to many of New Zealand's premium boatbuilders, and
have over 200 overseas superyachts on their books.
AES is also highly involved in motorsport. They
supply hospitals, prisons, builders, mechanics: everyone
down to your everyday DIY enthusiasts! They are also
sponsors of many of New Zealand's motor racing
events, including the European racing classics and
SS2000 series, and individuals in motorsport and other
activities.
The AES range of supplies for refits, includes hoses
and plumbing fittings, electrical equipment, belts,
seals, general abrasives, oils and tooling. They also
stock an extensive range of quality power and hand
tools, abrasives, hose and hose fittings, fasteners,
welding gear and general engineering equipment.
"Black boats, white boats and pleasure boats - they
all get the same level of service," says Steve. "You are
all welcome to drop in when you're next in town."
The staff at AES are proud of their high levels of
personal service. They are happy to go the extra mile
helping and supporting their clients. With backgrounds
as mechanics, cabinetmakers, carpet layers and other
trades, there is always someone who will be able to
identify and satisfy a client's requirements.
"If we don't have exactly what you're after, we
are happy to get in exactly what you need. AES is
part of the Trade Zone Industrial Group and has an
experienced purchasing manager, so there is very little
we can't find, and our 24-hour call-out service means we
are available any time at short notice for those urgent
bits when things go wrong."
Auckland Engineering Supplies:
ph +64 9 358 0910, or www.aesnz.com
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