A BRIEF HISTORY OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 1971 saw the formation of Equipment International, a company supplying automotive equipment to the wholesale trade exclusively. This company was headed up by Robert Baudinet and Malcolm Dillon. In 1992, Automaster bought Automotive Equipment Company and in 1995 Tarry M & G Automotive was purchased. These companies were put together to form Automotive Equipment International. With well over 5 decades in the automotive equipment industry, AEI is the most dominant player and respected supplier in South Africa. It is due to our dedication, experience and product excellence that we have become a well-respected and highly sought after automotive workshop and maintenance product provider. The AEI group is headed up by Gavin Baudinet, whom, with decades of experience in the industry, offers a hands-on approach to the business, ensuring long-lasting relationships with our clients. Nowadays... The AEI headquarters, based in Johannesburg with representation and workshops throughout the country, in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Our services consistently expand and the demand for our product grows daily, we are currently expanding our export services to now reach sub-Saharan Africa. The AEI group will never become complacent and we look forward to broadening our client base. Our company boasts a weighty and exceptional range of products. From the most technologically advanced products such as the best oil monitoring systems in the world to the most affordable and effective mechanical lifting equipment, AEI is the true market expert and automotive equipment leader in South Africa.