# AME Automotive

> AME Automotive designs, equips, installs and relocates the parts-and-service spaces behind automotive dealerships. Founded by David Easterbrook in 2001, the Michigan company combines facility planning, equipment procurement, installation and project management under one contract, serving dealer groups, OEMs, architects and general contractors across the United States. Its public work ranges from Tesla mobile service cabinets and a no-downtime Porsche move to the custom lift that carries Indy 500 winners into Victory Circle. Tico Capital Partners acquired the company in March 2026 for an undisclosed price.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
- **Founders:** David Easterbrook (Founder)
- **Team size:** 11-50 employees on LinkedIn; supplied company data lists 11 employees.
- **Products:** Facility design and fixed-operations consulting, Automotive equipment procurement, Parts-room and storage systems, Installation and project management, Facility and parts-room relocation
- **Notable:** Completed more than 8,000 automotive service bays nationwide, according to the company's LinkedIn profile., Became a primary back-room equipment supplier for Penske Automotive Group, Collection Automotive Group and Tesla, according to AME's founder biography., Moved Victory Toyota's operating dealership to a site 10 miles away within 36 hours, allowing a Saturday close and Monday reopening.

## Products & services

- **Facility design and fixed-operations consulting** — Workflow assessment, CAD floorplans, space planning and dealership workshop design for new builds, renovations and expansions.
- **Automotive equipment procurement** — Specification and supply of vehicle lifts, alignment systems, air and fluid distribution, exhaust extraction, workstations, toolboxes and specialty equipment.
- **Parts-room and storage systems** — Shelving, high-density drawers, racks, mezzanines, parts lifts and integrated storage designed around inventory flow and available space.
- **Installation and project management** — Delivery, professional installation, systems coordination and schedule ownership from concept through facility opening.
- **Facility and parts-room relocation** — Coordinated moves of tools, inventory, offices and equipment intended to minimize dealership downtime.
- **Custom engineered equipment** — Special solutions including mobile EV service bays, car elevators, freight lifts, conveyors and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Victory Lift.

## Achievements

- Completed more than 8,000 automotive service bays nationwide, according to the company's LinkedIn profile.
- Became a primary back-room equipment supplier for Penske Automotive Group, Collection Automotive Group and Tesla, according to AME's founder biography.
- Moved Victory Toyota's operating dealership to a site 10 miles away within 36 hours, allowing a Saturday close and Monday reopening.
- Helped relocate Porsche Beachwood into a 62,000-square-foot facility and expand from 13 lifts to 19 service bays without losing a day of service work.
- Designed a custom 10-by-20-foot lift for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and moved from hand sketches to first test in under eight weeks.
- Expanded from an automotive specialist into separate automotive, industrial and government divisions.
- Established the broader business as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with GSA Advantage access.
- Acquired by Tico Capital Partners in March 2026 after more than two decades as a founder-built company.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — AME announced that automotive-industry veteran Mark Young joined its expanding team, bringing more than 34 years of fixed-operations, equipment and dealership experience.
- **2026-03** — Tico Capital Partners completed its acquisition of AME Automotive for an undisclosed price.
- **2024-10** — AME published plans for Chuck's Auto Repair's expansion in Canton, Georgia, from a nine-bay shop toward a combined 20-bay service center.
- **2024-08** — AME detailed Porsche Beachwood's move into a 62,000-square-foot facility with 19 service bays and no missed service days.
- **2024-05** — Paul Barber was appointed vice president of key accounts after more than 40 years in the automotive industry.
- **2024-02** — AME Automotive joined Rahal Ducati Moto as a team partner for the 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport season.

## Links

- Website: https://amecompanies.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ame-automotive
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/amevertical
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amecompanies/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMECompanies/

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Last updated: 2026-08-21