AEC has evolved from a specialized agent into a global procurement powerhouse over five decades.
1974: Founded as Kitz Abe Co., Ltd. (predecessor to AEC), starting as an overseas general agent for KITZ Corporation.
1977: Commenced direct transactions with Saudi Aramco, supplying critical materials for oil production expansion.
Early 1980s: Expanded partnerships to include global majors such as Exxon, Shell, and leading US engineering firms.
1985: Formally changed company name to AEC Corporation.
1986: Diversified into consumer goods, importing Australian beer and supplying confectionery to major Japanese department stores like Isetan.
2002: Strengthened focus on supplying equipment and machinery to power and utility companies across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.