Founded in the early 1970s, AEF Limited began life as Auto Engineering Factors in Dromartin, South County Dublin. Over the past 40 years it has established itself as one of Ireland’s leading engineering and industrial consumables suppliers.



We import and distribute quality hand tools, fixings and fasteners, safety wear, welding equipment and power tools under well known, respected, premium brand names. Our customer base includes heavy industry, engineering workshops, trades people, mines, utility companies and government bodies. Some of the brands we distribute are Metabo, Signet, Oerlikon, Emhart, Somta, Far, Spear & Jackson and Draper.

In late 2008 we moved to a brand new, state-of-the-art distribution facility which allowed us to expand our product portfolio and stockholding. Our new premises comprises an expansive showroom and trade counter so that products can be viewed and even tested in some cases!

Our nationwide distribution network ensures all customers receive an overnight delivery service with customers located in the Dublin area receiving a daily delivery service. AEF is fully committed to excellence in customer service and this commitment runs through our organisation at all levels. The high standard of service we provide is central to every activity we undertake and is ingrained in all members of the AEF team.