Company History
Humble Beginnings
Rich in history and tradition, AER began
operations in the early 1940s in the back of a local
automobile dealership in Texas. With steel and iron supplies
in short supply, and the country and production lines focused
on WWII, Henry Ford sought ways to keep the automobile
industry alive and cars and trucks running at home.
The idea for remanufactured engines and
engine parts was born.
Ford contracted trusted suppliers who could
recycle and remanufacture crucial parts to Ford Motor
Co. specifications. As a result, AER became one of the first
Ford authorized engine remanufacturers in the country.
High-quality remanufactured parts—made
to the demanding standards of original equipment manufacturers—is
as valued today as it was 60 years ago.
McGraw Family Leadership
Under the leadership of Gordon McGraw,
AER became the leader in remanufacturing and reassembling
engines. He established AER’s continuing tradition
of excellence, planning the growth of the company to provide
a wide range of engine components and engine assemblies.
Bob McGraw took over leadership
of the company in 1974, and he continues to build his legacy
today. Under Bob’s direction, AER has achieved decades
of impressive growth by
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focusing on new
product lines |
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developing lasting
relationships with customers |
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meeting diverse
program demands and |
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establishing a
distribution network to provide timely delivery. |
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