Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades

What Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades does

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is an international trade association founded in 1945 and headquartered in York, United Kingdom. Registered as A.E.M.T. Ltd (company number 397289) in England and Wales, the association represents companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry, with members across more than 60 countries. Its core service portfolio includes the AEMT Training Academy (delivering Ex Repair Courses, Rewinding, Pump, Gearbox, and bespoke training), the Ex Register (verification scheme for hazardous area equipment repairers), the BSI Standards Portal, the quarterly Renew Magazine publication, an annual Conference, and the annual AEMT Awards ceremony. The association holds IECEx Recognised Training Provider status, enabling it to certify personnel for repair of equipment in explosive atmospheres under IEC 60079-19 and related standards.

AEMT operates a non-profit membership model with three primary revenue streams: recurring membership fees (full, associate, and ex-registered tiers), fee-based training and certification services, and revenue from conferences and events including sponsorship and exhibitor fees. Its members include electrical and mechanical service centres, repair shops, specialist engineering firms, and industry professionals serving end users in oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, food & pharma, and power generation. Strategic partnerships with BSI, BPMA, BGA, CBI, CAFA, Croner, and others extend the value proposition across standards, legal/HR support, technical training, and sustainability services.

The association has 11-50 employees and is governed by an elected council with Mark Brady serving as honorary President (effective mid-2025) and Thomas Marks as Director General. In 2025, AEMT celebrated its 80th anniversary and launched its first Codes of Practice backed by membership, appointed new leadership including a Membership Engagement Manager and Codes of Practice Support role, and achieved CAFA Certified Carbon Neutral Association status. The 8th Annual Awards ceremony achieved record attendance with over 20 exhibitors, signalling continued organisational momentum.

Name

Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades

Legal name

A.E.M.T. Ltd

Website

https://theaemt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AEMT is a UK-based international trade association founded in 1945 representing companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry across 60+ countries. It delivers membership services, technical training (including IECEx-certified Ex repair courses), standards access via BSI, the Renew Magazine publication, and annual conference and awards events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAEAHAN

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Inspection, Testing & Certification (ITC) / NDT for Energy Infrastructure

SECONDARYBPAHAJAF

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

Keywords

• Electromechanical repair standards
• Hazardous area training
• Trade association membership
• Rotating machinery services
• Professional training certification

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The AEMT operates as a membership-based trade association, generating revenue through annual membership fees from companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry. Membership provides access to benefits including training, standards portals, member directories, and industry resources.
2. Training and Certification Services: The association offers fee-based training courses including Ex Repair Courses, Rewinding Courses, Pump Courses, Gearbox Courses, and bespoke training. Revenue generated from course delivery and certification.
3. Conference and Events: Annual conference and awards ceremony generate revenue through sponsorship, ticket sales, and exhibitor fees. The AEMT Conference and Awards Evening are major industry events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is an international trade association that provides member companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry with training (Ex/hazardous-area repair, rewinding, motors, pumps, gearboxes), Codes of Practice, BSI Standards Portal access, the Ex Register, member directories, the quarterly Renew Magazine, the annual Conference and Awards, and legal/HR/technical helplines. Its role is to raise standards, share technical knowledge, and provide certification pathways across the rotating-equipment repair sector.

Product overview

The AEMT is a trade association offering a portfolio of membership services rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings include the Training Academy (providing courses on Ex repair, motor rewinding, pumps, and gearboxes), the quarterly Renew Magazine publication, annual Conference and Awards events, the Ex Register directory, BSI Standards Portal access, Carbon Emissions Reporting tools, Motor Market Data, Codes of Practice documents, and technical and legal support helplines. These services support companies in the electrical and mechanical service and repair industry across 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Renew Magazine: The AEMT's trade publication offering insights into the repair, maintenance and replacement of rotating machinery. Published quarterly. Aimed exclusively at users of electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear, and ancillary equipment.
• AEMT Awards
• AEMT Conference

Products and services

• AEMT Training Academy A comprehensive training portfolio for the electro-mechanical repair industry covering hazardous area (Ex) repair, rewinding, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and bespoke programmes, delivered both online and in-person for service-centre staff and engineers.
• Ex Repair Training Course Three-day course on overhauling, repairing, and reclaiming Ex equipment suitable for each zoned area, with refresher courses, delivered under AEMT's IECEx Recognised Training Provider status.
• Understanding Your Ex Equipment Repair — End User Awareness Course One-day awareness course aligned to IEC 60079-19:2025 covering end-user obligations, repair-contractor vetting, and return-to-service for Ex equipment on industrial sites.
• An Introduction to Rewinding Electric Motors Online video-led training course on electric motor rewinding processes, led by experienced technicians with step-by-step instruction.
• AEMT's Guide to Electric Motors (Bitesize) Fully interactive online course covering electric motor identification, repair, rewinding, and testing fundamentals aligned to IEC 60034-23:2019.
• Pump Courses Training courses on pumps and pumping equipment provided in partnership with the British Pump Manufacturers' Association (BPMA).
• Gearbox Courses Training courses on power-transmission gearboxes provided in partnership with the British Gear Association (BGA).
• Renew Magazine Subscription Quarterly trade publication providing editorial on the repair, maintenance, and replacement of rotating machinery, targeting users of electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear, and ancillary equipment.
• AEMT Conference Annual industry conference featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, an exhibition floor with 20+ exhibitors, and networking for electro-mechanical sector professionals.
• AEMT Awards Ceremony Annual gala dinner awards ceremony celebrating excellence across eight categories including Product of the Year, Project of the Year, Service Centre of the Year, Supplier of the Year, Rising Star, and Sustainable Engineering Award.
• Ex Register Listing Verification and recognition registry for companies that repair hazardous-area equipment, listing qualified service providers in explosive atmospheres.
• BSI Standards Portal Access Subscription service providing members access to industry-specific BS and IEC standards including the BS EN IEC 60079 series, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, and ISO 14064-1.
• AEMT Codes of Practice Member-backed industry codes of practice for electro-mechanical repair services, providing a verification scheme allowing repair facilities to demonstrate compliance with established best practices.
• Classified Ads (AEMT Network) Classified-advertising platform enabling AEMT members to buy, sell, or recruit using the global AEMT network, including equipment listings and job postings.
• Motor Market Data Market intelligence and data resources specific to the electric motor industry, provided as a member benefit.
• Carbon Emissions Reporting Support Resources and advisory services for members to measure, report, and reduce carbon emissions, supporting sustainability objectives and aligned with AEMT's CAFA Carbon Neutral Association status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members protected 30 million people through flood defences
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and support.

• British Gear Association (BGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AEMT's partnership with BGA provides access to the power transmissions network and offers AEMT members discounts on BGA training courses. BGA promotes the technical and commercial interests of manufacturers, distributors, academics and others involved in the Power Transmissions industry in the United Kingdom.
• British Pump Manufacturers' Association (BPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMost AEMT members handle and service pumps. The mutual partnership gives access to BPMA's network of pump manufacturers. BPMA accounts for the majority of the £1 billion-plus UK market for pumps and is a net exporter. They influence the pump sector business environment and provide technical support and pump technology training.
• BSI - British StandardscoreTechnology or IntegrationBSI (British Standards Institution) partnership provides thousands of standards to AEMT members. Benefits include up to 50% savings on standards, events, and subscriptions; expert advisory services; and access to professional researchers.
• Confederation of British Industry (CBI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBI works with AEMT to shape change and represent the AEMT community. CBI provides economic and political intelligence feedback loop, networking opportunities, and access to CBI events.
• Climate Action for Associations (CAFA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFA membership supports AEMT's sustainability strategy. CAFA certification has enabled AEMT to achieve Carbon Neutral Association status. AEMT is pledging to climate action and leading environmental sustainability within the electro-mechanical sector.
• CronersupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroner provides AEMT members with top-tier business and legal support including outsourced HR, employment law, and health & safety services. Croner assists over 14,000 UK businesses in maintaining compliance.
• IECEx Recognised Training Provider (RTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEMT is a participant in the IECEx RTP scheme, offering comprehensive training in repair, maintenance, and reclamation of equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The RTP status is awarded following rigorous review per IECEx Operational Document OD 521.
• Primary EngineerstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEMT supports and endorses Primary Engineer's work in developing children and young people through engagement with engineering. They promote engineering careers through inspiring programmes and competitions and develop engineering skills for teachers and practitioners.
• team.repairstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam Repair is an award-winning company dedicated to increasing STEM engagement and tackling the e-waste crisis through repair. Founded by Design Engineers from Imperial College London.
• Tomorrow's Engineers CodestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEMT participates in the Tomorrow's Engineers Code, a community of over 300 organisations working toward common goals to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering and tech careers.
• Trade Association Forum (TAF)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAF is the leading representative body for associations in the UK. They help AEMT engage, improve and lead their sectors through close work with UK Government and partners.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BEAMA: UK trade association for electrotechnical and allied manufacturers. Comparable membership-based model serving the UK electrical sector, with adjacent focus on standards, training, and policy advocacy.
• EEMUA: Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association — international membership organisation for industrial users of engineering equipment and materials. Closely comparable on engineering knowledge dissemination, training, and technical publications.
• Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA): UK trade association representing electrical contractors and engineers. Directly comparable as a member-driven body offering training, technical guidance, and industry representation in the electrical sector.

Broad incumbents

• Energy Institute: UK-based professional membership body for the energy sector. Comparable membership/training/certification model but covering oil, gas, power, and renewables rather than electro-mechanical repair.
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): One of the world's largest professional engineering bodies. Overlaps with AEMT in standards, training, and engineering professionalism, but operates at a much broader scope across multiple engineering disciplines.
• CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers — UK professional body offering training, publications, and standards. Comparable member-services model but oriented to building services rather than industrial electro-mechanical equipment.

Regional players

• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE): US-based professional society for energy engineers. Comparable in delivering certified training, conferences, and member credentials, but serves a different geography and a broader energy-efficiency remit.
• NAED: National Association of Electrical Distributors — US trade association serving the electrical distribution channel. Comparable industry-association model for electrical products but operating across the Atlantic and a different value-chain segment.

Others

• BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers' Association): Trade association representing UK pump manufacturers (£1bn+ market). Listed as an AEMT partner but operationally comparable as a membership-based industry body delivering technical training, market data, and standards advocacy.

Emerging players

• The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT): UK membership body for the non-destructive testing community. Comparable in delivering certified training, technical standards access, and recognised personnel certification, but focused on inspection/NDT rather than electro-mechanical repair.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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