American Expedition Vehicles
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) was founded in 1997 in Montana, United States, and is a manufacturer of off-road and overland vehicle parts and accessories, as well as turnkey off-road vehicle packages, primarily based on Jeep Wranglers, but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups. Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton.
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Dave Harriton |
| Headquarters | Missoula, Montana |
Area served | North America & Caribbean Region |
Key people | Dave Harriton (President), Michael Chetcuti (Owner), Michael Collins (Owner) |
| Products | Pickup trucks, Aftermarket accessories, stamped steel off-road bumpers, off-road suspension systems, engine conversions, wheels, knives, T-shirts |
| Website | aev-conversions |
All AEV parts are designed and tested in Missoula, Montana, where the company's R&D facilities are located. In 2007, AEV expanded near Detroit, Michigan by establishing a corporate office, vehicle build facility, and warehouse in Commerce Township and Wixom, Michigan. Today, over 90% of their products are manufactured within 200 miles of Detroit.