AEV

What AEV does

AEV spol. s r.o. is a Czech private electronics design and manufacturing services (EDMS) company founded on May 1, 1991, headquartered in Kroměříž with 4,800 m² of production space and 101-250 employees. The company develops, produces, and assembles custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) using SMT and THT processes, complemented by in-house embedded firmware development (CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART), nitrogen reflow soldering (ERSA, BTU Pyramax), and inspection via a YXLON Cheetah EVO X-ray system and semi-anechoic EMC laboratory (up to 26 GHz). Core offerings span three lines: custom PCB design and serial production, custom firmware/software, and application-specific automotive electronic modules (seat heating, seat ventilation, wireless Bluetooth Seat Belt Reminder, semiconductor relays, AHV control units).

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts with European automotive OEMs (Volkswagen Group including Škoda/Audi/Seat, BMW), agricultural machinery (Zetor), commercial vehicles (Iveco, Tatra, Tedom), aerospace and defense (Aero Vodochody under ČOS 051672/AQAP 2110 authorization), and industrial measuring equipment manufacturers (Megger, Vossloh-Schwabe). Secondary revenue streams include EMC testing services, X-ray analysis, EX-environment measuring electronics, professional LED tube production, and a consumer e-commerce channel (eshop.aev.cz) selling motorcycle voltage regulators, turn signal flashers, and alternator capacitors.

The company is managed by its two founding executives, Milan Trubelík (Executive Director and R&D Manager) and Roman Parobek (Managing Director and Head of Production), with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries. Go-to-market is sales-led through dedicated account managers targeting enterprise customers, supplemented by a corporate website, LinkedIn/Facebook presence, and EU-subsidized project publications. Differentiators rest on regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, VDA 6.1, ISO 14001, TISAX, ČOS 051672), 35+ years of OEM tenure, and integrated design-to-serial-production capability under one roof.

Name

AEV

Legal name

AEV spol. s r.o.

Website

https://aev.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AEV spol. s r.o. is a Czech electronics design and manufacturing services firm that develops custom PCBs, embedded firmware, and automotive/aerospace electronic modules for European OEMs including Volkswagen Group, BMW, Zetor, and Aero Vodochody.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAHAOAI

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/Connectors, Interconnects & Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

SECONDARYIMACAJAC

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting)

SECONDARYIMACAJAI

Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting)

SECONDARYIMAGAJAM

Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electronic Components for Industrial Applications (Passive/active components, industrial-grade modules)

Keywords

• Custom PCB manufacturing
• Automotive electronics
• Contract electronics manufacturing
• Embedded firmware development
• Aerospace electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kromeriz

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom PCB Development and Manufacturing: Complete PCB board implementation from design to final testing, including component placement, soldering, and functional testing. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for custom electronics.
2. Custom Software/Firmware Development: Embedded software development services for microcontrollers and intelligent control systems integrated into custom PCBs, including testing, optimization, and long-term technical support.
3. Automotive Electronics Manufacturing: Development and production of electronic modules and specific units for the automotive industry, including serial production of control units, interfaces, and monitoring systems.
4. LED Lighting Products: Own production of LED lighting, particularly professional LED tubes. Products sold through e-commerce and B2B channels for industrial and institutional customers.
5. EMC Testing and Measurement Services: Electromagnetic compatibility testing services including emission measurements, immunity tests, and product consulting. Also includes X-ray analysis services for electronic hardware inspection.
6. Measuring Electronics: Development and production of measuring electronics for professional industrial use, including EX (explosion-proof) environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AEV spol. s r.o. designs, develops, and manufactures custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and embedded firmware for automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, covering the full lifecycle from schematic and layout design through component placement (SMT/THT), nitrogen reflow soldering, and serial production. The company also provides automotive electronic modules with CAN/LIN protocols (e.g., seat heating, Seat Belt Reminder with Bluetooth, seat ventilation, semiconductor relays), measuring electronics for EX environments, EMC testing, X-ray inspection, and proprietary LED tube lighting, supplemented by an e-commerce line of retail motorcycle electronics.

Product overview

AEV is an electronics design and manufacturing company offering custom PCB boards (from single-purpose modules to complex multilayer systems), custom firmware/software development, and specialized electronic systems. The product portfolio centers on custom PCB boards and embedded software development as the core offerings, complemented by automotive electronics (control units for seat heating, ventilation, Seat Belt Reminder systems), measuring electronics for industrial and EX environments, and LED lighting products. Supporting services include EMC laboratory testing and X-ray analysis. The e-commerce division (eshop.aev.cz) retails voltage regulators for dynamos, turn signal flashers for motorcycles, and alternator capacitors. The company operates from Kroměříž, Czech Republic, serving automotive and aerospace industries since 1991.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom PCB Boards Development and Production Complete implementation of custom printed circuit boards from schematic and layout design through production, component placement (SMT/THT), soldering, measurement, and functional testing. Targeted at automotive OEMs, aerospace, defense, and industrial customers needing bespoke electronic modules.
• Custom Firmware / Software Development Custom firmware development for microcontrollers and intelligent control systems integrated into custom PCBs, covering communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART), motor and sensor control, and real-time systems, including testing, optimization, and long-term technical support. Targeted at customers requiring embedded control software alongside custom hardware.
• Automotive Electronic Systems Tailor-made electronic modules and control units for the automotive industry, including control units with CAN and LIN interfaces, seat heating systems, seat ventilation, wireless Seat Belt Reminder systems with Bluetooth, and test equipment for production lines. Targeted at major automotive OEMs (VW, Škoda, BMW, Audi, Seat, Iveco, Tatra, Zetor) and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Measuring Electronics Professional measuring electronics development and production for industrial applications, including high-precision measurement modules, explosion-proof (EX) environment electronics, and advanced testing systems with large-volume data processing capabilities. Targeted at industrial measurement equipment manufacturers such as Megger.
• LED Lighting (LED Tubes) Own production of professional LED tubes with proprietary LED module development, focusing on energy efficiency, long service life, and stable light output, including custom LED solutions and documentation for subsidy programs. Targeted at corporate, institutional, and industrial customers.
• EMC Laboratory Testing Services Electromagnetic compatibility testing services including emissions measurements (9 kHz to 26 GHz), immunity tests, ESD testing, and product debugging support using modern equipment and a semi-anechoic chamber. Targeted at electronics manufacturers needing certified EMC compliance testing.
• X-ray Analysis of Electronic Hardware Non-destructive X-ray inspection using YXLON Cheetah EVO system for detecting hidden defects in electronic components, solder joints (BGA, QFN, CSP packages), and internal PCB structures, including multilayer PCB and via inspection. Targeted at electronics manufacturers requiring detailed quality analysis.
• Dynamo Voltage Regulators Voltage regulators for shunt dynamos in 6V and 12V configurations with various power ratings (35W to 300W), supporting both plus and minus regulation types with reverse switch function. Targeted at owners of motorcycles and vintage vehicles (e.g., JAWA, CZ, Simson).
• Turn Signal Flashers (Blinkr) Electronic turn signal flashers with semiconductor switches for motorcycles in 6V and 12V systems, featuring electronic bulb failure detection and various power configurations. Targeted at motorcycle owners and small workshops.
• Alternator Capacitors Electrolytic capacitors for alternator installations in JAWA and CZ motorcycles as replacement for dynamo-battery systems, designed for 6V or 12V DC networks. Targeted at motorcycle owners and restorers of vintage vehicles.
• Semiconductor Ignition Units Semiconductor thyristor ignition units for vintage motorcycles such as SIMSON, providing reliable ignition timing control. Targeted at owners restoring or maintaining vintage motorcycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 4,800 m² with modern assembly lines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• VolkswagencoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term cooperation in development and production of electronic control units including seat heating, wireless Seat Belt Reminder with Bluetooth, seat ventilation, and semiconductor relays.
• Škoda AutocoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelopment and production of relays and control units since 1993.
• BMWcoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelopment and production of AHV control units with CAN and LIN protocols for BMW vehicles.
• Vossloh-Schwabe Deutschland GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationProduction cooperation since 1997 for electronic components.
• ZetormajorTechnology or IntegrationDevelopment and production of CAN control units for agricultural machinery since 2012.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scanfil Oyj: Finnish EMS company providing PCB assembly and box-build for industrial, automotive, and energy customers across Europe. Comparable contract manufacturer profile with custom development capabilities.
• NOTE AB: Swedish EMS provider specializing in high-mix, low-volume PCB assembly for industrial, medtech, and automotive customers. Highly comparable in business model to AEV with similar Niche European positioning.
• Cicor Technologies: Swiss-headquartered European EMS provider offering PCB assembly, custom development, and box-building for medical, industrial, and aerospace customers. Closest peer in business model, vertical integration, and European mid-market positioning.
• Kimball Electronics: US-headquartered global EMS provider serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace customers with custom electronic manufacturing services. Direct peer in PCB assembly and box-build for regulated industries.
• Hanza Holding AB: Nordic-based contract manufacturer offering PCB assembly, mechanics, and final assembly for industrial and automotive customers. Mid-sized EMS peer with similar vertical integration and European customer base.
• Vitesco Technologies: German automotive electronics specialist (spun off from Continental) focused on powertrain, sensor, and ECU manufacturing for European OEMs. Directly comparable mid-to-large scale peer serving VW and BMW with custom control electronics.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with significant electronics division producing ECUs, sensors, and chassis electronics for European OEMs. Competes for similar VW/BMW electronics programs at much larger scale.
• Continental AG: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier producing ECUs, control modules, and electronic systems across all major OEMs including VW Group. Overlaps with AEV in automotive ECU manufacturing but at vastly larger scale and across a broader electronics portfolio.
• Aptiv PLC: Global Tier 1 supplier focused on advanced electronics, connectors, and E/E architecture solutions for automotive OEMs. Competes for next-generation zonal controller and connectivity module programs relevant to AEV's growth path.
• Robert Bosch GmbH: World's largest automotive electronics supplier producing ECUs, semiconductor components, and embedded systems for VW, BMW, and other OEMs. Directly competes for similar automotive control unit programs and possesses much greater R&D depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aevkromeriz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aev

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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