AES - Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.

What AES - Advanced Electronic Services, Inc. does

AES - Advanced Electronic Services, Inc. is a privately held industrial equipment repair services company founded in March 1992 by Steve and Leslie Cooke in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Over nearly 30 years, the company has grown from a 10'x12' shed to a 100,000+ square-foot facility with approximately 150 employees and four U.S. service locations spanning North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. AES provides comprehensive repair, testing, refurbishment, and rewinding services across five main categories — electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, servo systems, and kiosk/printers — covering hundreds of equipment types including motors, pumps, gearboxes, PLCs, PCBs, power supplies, CNC controls, medical nurse call systems, and industrial printers. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management with ESD program compliance and offers an industry-leading 24-month limited warranty on all repairs, with a standard 8-12 business day turnaround and rush and 24/7 emergency options.

The company serves a diversified set of verticals including manufacturing (primary), medical equipment, military/defense, energy (including solar tracker control units), mining and quarrying, retail equipment, transit, and educational institutions. Named enterprise customers include Corning Incorporated, Schneider Electric (a 25+ year customer), and AMX Solutions. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services pricing, with free evaluations offered upfront and personalized customer service representatives assigned to each account. Distribution is direct via enterprise field sales, supported by global shipping logistics that enable worldwide customer reach from the U.S. facility footprint.

In 2022 AES acquired AESG, expanding its service portfolio, and has since broadened into adjacent offerings such as new and used industrial equipment resale via an online marketplace, vendor-managed inventory programs, assembly build services, and engineering services. The business remains founder-led, privately held, and bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding rounds. No AI/ML capabilities, software platforms, or proprietary technology products are evident in the available data — the competitive proposition rests on technician expertise, quality certifications, multi-discipline coverage, and decades-long customer relationships rather than software or data-driven differentiation.

Name

AES - Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.

Legal name

Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.

Website

https://aesintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AES - Advanced Electronic Services is a privately held industrial equipment repair services company founded in 1992, providing electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, servo, and kiosk/printer repair across manufacturing, medical, military, energy, mining, and other verticals from facilities in NC, GA, TN, and VA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Repair Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (81131), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance (IMAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance for Energy Facilities (EUAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment repair
• Electronic repair services
• Hydraulic repair services
• Servo motor repair
• Mechanical repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Airy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Repair Services: AES generates revenue through repair services for industrial electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment. Pricing is quote-based with free evaluations offered. Standard turnaround is 8-10 business days with rush options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AES (Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.) provides industrial equipment repair services across electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, servo, and kiosk/printer categories. The company tests, repairs, rewinds, and restores industrial electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment from all major OEMs for manufacturing, medical, military, energy, mining, transit, retail, and education customers. Services are delivered through company-operated repair facilities with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, a 24-month limited warranty, and 8-12 day standard turnaround.

Product overview

AES (Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.) is an industrial equipment repair services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of repair solutions organized into five main service categories: Electronics Repair Services, Mechanical Repair Services, Hydraulic Repair Services, Servo Repair Services, and Kiosk & Printer Repair Services. The company specializes in repair, rewinding, testing, and restoration of industrial electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment, serving diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, food processing, hospitals, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, imaging, educational, retail, military, energy, mining, transit, and municipal sectors. AES provides a 24-Month Limited Warranty on all repairs and operates with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems. The company was founded in March 1992 and has grown to approximately 150 employees across multiple facilities in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AES C.A.R.E.S Team: Company's customer service and support team initiative

Products and services

• Electronics Repair Services Comprehensive electronics testing and repair solutions covering power supplies, PCBs, PLCs, drives, communication systems, industrial controls, and medical equipment for industries including aircraft, automotive, food processing, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, imaging, educational, retail, and military sectors.
• Mechanical Repair Services Industrial mechanical repair services including motors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and related mechanical components, with expanded services to include new and used industrial equipment sales through a searchable marketplace.
• Hydraulic Repair Services Complete hydraulic repair, testing, and remanufacture services for pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic cylinders, and air cylinders from all major hydraulic brands.
• Servo Repair Services Repair services for servo motors and servo drives from all major brands, provided by trained electronic and mechanical technicians.
• Kiosk & Printer Repair Services Repair services for photo printers, picture kiosks, receipt printers, PCs, monitors, and related equipment from manufacturers worldwide.
• AC/DC Motor Repair Repair and rewinding services for AC and DC electric motors used in industrial machinery applications.
• Electric Motor Repair Comprehensive electric motor repair, rewinding, balancing, adjusting, and restoration services including full-load testing for commercial and industrial motors.
• Stepper Motor Repair Repair services for stepper motors used in industrial applications.
• Pump Motor Repair Repair services for pump motors used in industrial machinery.
• Hoist Motor Repair Repair services for hoist motors in industrial lifting applications.
• Crane Motor Repair Repair services for crane motors in industrial material handling.
• Spindle Motor Repair Repair services for spindle motors used in machining and fabrication.
• Vacuum Pump Repair Repair, diagnosis, service, restoration, and rebuilding for vacuum pumps including blowers, compressors, centrifugal pumps, liquid ring vacuum pumps, rotary vane pumps, diaphragm pumps, piston pumps, and screw pumps.
• Industrial Valve Repair Repair and replacement services for electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial valves.
• Hydraulic Pump Repair Repair services for hydraulic pumps used in industrial hydraulic systems.
• Hydraulic Motor Repair Repair services for hydraulic motors in industrial applications.
• Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Repair services for hydraulic cylinders in industrial machinery.
• Hydraulic Valve Repair Repair services for hydraulic valves controlling flow in industrial systems.
• Gear Reducer Repair Repair services for gear reducers used in industrial power transmission.
• Industrial Gearbox Repair Repair services for industrial gearboxes.
• Servo Drive Repair Repair services for servo drives from all major brands.
• Servo Motor Repair Repair services for servo motors from all major brands.
• Power Supply Repair Services Repair services for industrial power supplies.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Repair Repair services for printed circuit boards in industrial equipment.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Repair Repair services for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation.
• AC/DC Drive Repair Repair services for AC and DC drives controlling motor speed and operation.
• CNC Control Repair Repair services for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) control systems.
• Industrial Controls Repair Repair services for general industrial control systems and equipment.
• Industrial Printer Repair Repair services for industrial printing equipment.
• Touch Screen Repair Services Repair services for industrial touch screen displays and interfaces.
• Industrial Monitor Repair Services Repair services for industrial monitoring displays.
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Repair Services Repair services for UPS systems ensuring continuous power.
• Transformer Repair Services Repair services for industrial transformers.
• Siemens Products Repair Services Specialized repair services for Siemens industrial products.
• Solar Tracker Control Unit (TCU) Repair Repair services for solar tracker control units.
• POS Repair Services Repair services for point-of-sale systems.
• Nurse Call Repair Services Repair services for medical nurse call systems including Responder III, Responder IV, Single Patient Station, Dual Patient Station, Standard Room Station (SRS), Corridor Zone Light, Audio Station Bed Connector, Pillow Speaker, and Line Isolation Monitor (LIM) systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-Month Limited Warranty on all repairs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Corning IncorporatedminorOthersLong-term customer relationship spanning 3+ years, with AES providing industrial equipment repair services. Customer reports high satisfaction with quality of repairs and customer service.
• Schneider ElectricminorOthers25+ year customer relationship with AES providing professional repair services. Customer recognizes AES for professionalism and standing behind their work.
• AMX Solutions, IncminorOthersCustomer testimonial highlighting AES's customer-first approach and professional service delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Electronic Services: Multi-disciplinary industrial electronics, servo, and motor repair shop with a comparable multi-brand repair model, similar location profile, and overlapping customer base of US manufacturers. Most direct like-for-like peer to AES.
• Romanoff Industries: Industrial electronics and motor repair services provider operating across multiple US sites with comparable capabilities in drives, controls, and motor rewinding. Direct competitor for the same enterprise manufacturing accounts AES serves.
• Precision Electric: Specialized motor and electronics repair shop with a long-tenured operating history and similar enterprise field-sales motion. Comparable to AES's mechanical and electronics repair service lines.
• Shermco Industries: Industrial electrical services and rotating apparatus repair firm serving utilities and industrial customers with a comparable blend of field services, repair, and testing. Larger than AES but operates in overlapping repair verticals.
• In-Position Technologies: Servo motor and motion control repair specialist that overlaps with AES's servo repair service line. Useful comp for assessing the depth and pricing dynamics of servo-specific repair work.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and electrical equipment manufacturer with a large installed base and service arm. Comparable as a competitor for OEM-adjacent service work, though it operates at vastly larger scale across many other product lines.
• Siemens: Industrial automation OEM with broad service and repair offerings across drives, PLCs, and controls. AES has a dedicated Siemens product repair line, indicating Siemens service contracts compete in adjacent accounts.
• Emerson: Industrial automation and process control company with adjacent service and repair capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for industrial maintenance budgets across overlapping verticals.
• Eaton: Diversified power management and industrial equipment manufacturer with services supporting its installed base of electrical and hydraulic products. Relevant incumbent comp for industrial repair and O&M services.

Emerging players

• Huntron: Manufacturer of electronic test and diagnostic equipment used in industrial repair workflows. Adjacent to AES's repair process as a tooling supplier and potential indicator of where automation-driven repair diagnostics could evolve.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aes_inc1992
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aes---advanced-electronic-services-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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