Innovations

American Manufacturing Excellence

Specialized Teams

Our craftspeople know their work inside and out. By employing the latest, just-in-time, LEAN production processes—including off-line assemblies and testing—our talented craftspeople ensure superior value goes into every AEV ambulance.

Vacuum-Formed Upholstery and ABS Trim Bezels

In-house fabrication provides more opportunity for customization while maintaining sanitary benefits, like our seamless upholstery, which allows for more effective cleaning and decontamination of bloodborne pathogens.

Infinity-Edge™ Body Panels

Infinity-Edge Body Panels

Our preformed aluminum walls, doors and windows feature rolled edges and wraparound corners, similar to automotive styling. This important detail minimizes the potential for corrosion, as well as enhancing aesthetics.

Smart-Action™ Door Mechanics

Smart-Action Door Mechanics

Our door handles are designed with counter-balanced internal mechanisms, so doors require less force to open, but remain closed in the event of an accident. Our free-floating handle design also provides “give” when doors are locked, reducing damage and maintenance while ensuring safety.

Tru-Precision™ Door Gaskets

Tru-Precision Door Gaskets

AEV welds seams together and custom fits the material to precise tolerances, resulting in better-sealing doors, enhanced aesthetics and consistent repeatability for new and replacement parts.

Perma-Labels™

Perma-Labels

We laser-etch labels on controls and switch plates, providing permanent, clear identification of components, to minimize maintenance and repairs.

V-Force™ Welds

V-Force Welds

We bevel the edges on our extrusions at the weld joints to provide increased surface area for stronger welds. This also allows them to be ground down smoothly for an exceptional finish.

There’s Nothing Quite Like an AEV

You won’t find another manufacturer like AEV in the ambulance industry. We’re one of a kind because we start with the details that matter. We customize our vehicles to your unique needs. We treat our vendors as longstanding partners. We have an unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and our dedicated network of dealers.

Our highly experienced and talented team takes deep pride in their work, with an exacting attention to detail that shows in our products and in the care we give to our customers. It’s no wonder AEV is the country’s best-selling ambulance brand.

Highly Skilled and Inspired Workforce

Manufactured in North Carolina, our ambulances are built by skilled craftspeople, many with tenure up to 30 years. Their passion and exacting attention to detail contribute to the superior quality and value of our ambulances.

Strategic Partnership

We are proud of our long-term strategic partnership with the fourth-generation, family-owned body manufacturer, Mickey Truck Bodies. Using the latest production and automation technology, our AEV ambulance bodies are engineered for strength and uncompromised performance, leading to shorter production times, while achieving the greatest accuracy and repeatability.

Real-World, Dynamic, High-Speed Crash Testing

We ensure AEV ambulances have structural strength and integrity by testing our ambulances at speeds 27% above federal guidelines for passenger cars. We are also the first manufacturer to conduct a multi-vehicle, opposite-side crash test.

Questions? Talk to Us.

Ask the AEV ambulance experts. Looking for more information on AEV’s one-of-a-kind ambulances? Whether you have a general question about our products or need technical advice on an existing vehicle, the AEV team is on standby with the answer. If you’re looking to build a custom vehicle, contact us to start a conversation about your unique requirements and how AEV can meet them.