Atlantic Automotive

About Atlantic Automotive Engineering (AAE)

Atlantic Automotive Engineering — commonly known as AAE — has built a decades-long reputation as one of the automotive aftermarket's most trusted manufacturers of steering system components. Atlantic Automotive traces its roots back to humble beginnings as a Jaguar import rack specialist, and that laser focus on steering precision has never wavered. Today, AAE is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRP Industries Inc., operating out of a 125,000 sq. ft. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tabor City, North Carolina.

A Steering Systems Specialist

AAE's core expertise lies in the design, manufacturing, and remanufacturing of steering components for a broad range of import and domestic vehicles. The brand offers both new and remanufactured units, and every product is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications in performance, fit, and function. That commitment to quality has earned AAE recognition as a market-trusted leader in the power steering segment.

What sets AAE apart is the thoroughness of its quality control process. Each unit undergoes 100% inspection and hydraulic testing in the USA before it leaves the facility. On the remanufacturing side, cores are carefully selected, disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt with all wear components replaced — restoring OE performance without compromise.

AAE's Core Product Categories

The foundation of AAE's catalog is built on three interconnected steering system categories. Rack and Pinion Assemblies represent the brand's flagship offering — available in new hydraulic and remanufactured electric configurations, each unit ships with inner tie rods and new bellows secured by OE stainless steel clamps. Complementing these are AAE's Power Steering Pumps, engineered with the same form, fit, and function as the OE pump they replace. Rounding out the lineup are Steering Gear Boxes, which reflect AAE's long-standing expertise in the full spectrum of steering system components for both import and domestic applications.

Because the rack and pinion and power steering pump work in tandem, many technicians recommend replacing both simultaneously to maximize system performance and longevity — and AAE's catalog makes it easy to source both from a single, trusted manufacturer.

Why Technicians Trust AAE

Professional repair technicians across North America reach for AAE parts because of the brand's consistent engineering standards and comprehensive coverage. AAE goes beyond replacing worn parts — its remanufacturing process restores components to a like-new condition using proven methodologies refined over more than 28 years in the industry. Whether you are dealing with a leaking hydraulic rack, a failing power steering pump, or a worn gear box, AAE offers a reliable, quality-tested solution backed by a manufacturer's warranty.