About AEC

Helping manufacturers keep production moving with reliable tooling and practical engineering.

AEC was founded to provide manufacturers with faster access to reliable tooling and practical engineering support. With local availability and same-day delivery on selected tooling in the Vaal region, we help keep production moving.

APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE

Tooling recommendations based on real machining experience.

TRUSTED SUPPLIERS

Reliable tooling sourced from proven international manufacturers.

LOCAL SUPPORT

Engineering support and tooling availability in the Vaal region.

REAL-WORLD MACHINING & Engineering EXPERIENCE BEHIND EVERY SOLUTION

AEC combines reliable tooling supply with real-world CNC machining and manufacturing experience, delivering solutions backed by practical engineering insight.

We also support manufacturers with tooling selection, procurement, and sourcing through trusted international suppliers.

Our goal is to provide practical solutions that improve machining performance and keep production running efficiently.

Our Story

FROM ENGINEERING ROOTS TO INDUSTRIAL TOOLING SOLUTIONS

AEC began with a focus on engineering and advanced manufacturing. Over time, that foundation developed into a broader offering built around practical tooling support, technical insight, and solutions for real production environments.

1

Engineering Foundations

AEC was built on a background in mechanical engineering, CNC machining, and practical manufacturing experience.

2

Advanced Manufacturing Focus

The business initially explored advanced manufacturing applications, including composite 3D printing and engineering-led problem solving.

3

Expansion Into Tooling & Support

As customer needs evolved, AEC expanded into tooling supply, procurement support, and practical manufacturing guidance.

4

Supporting Modern Manufacturing

Today, AEC supports manufacturers with reliable tooling solutions, turning expertise, engineering support, and practical insight backed by real industry experience.

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP

Meet our team

MANAGING DIRECTOR | MECHANICAL ENGINEER

JEFFREY ZWIEGELAAR

Jeffrey leads AEC with a strong background in mechanical engineering, CNC machining, and project engineering. His experience across manufacturing environments allows AEC to deliver practical solutions that go beyond standard tooling supply.

With a focus on real production requirements, Jeffrey ensures that every solution is supported by engineering knowledge and backed by practical engineering insight.

Divisional manager of TOOLING | TURNING SPECIALIST

Nico Scheuer

Nico specialises in turning applications and tooling support, working closely with customers to ensure the correct tools are selected for each machining process. His hands-on understanding of machining requirements allows him to provide reliable, application-focused tooling solutions.

He focuses on helping customers achieve stable machining, improved tool life, and consistent production performance, backed by practical engineering insight.