AET Integration: Frequently Asked Questions
About the Integration
What is the AET and Colterlec integration?
AET has integrated with Colterlec, a national supplier of specialist industrial electrical products and engineered systems for more than three decades. The integration took effect on 30 October 2026.
Why has AET joined Colterlec?
AET brings Victorian-based engineering and service expertise, including drives service, component-level repair, site audits, turnkey manufacturing solutions and drafting. Colterlec adds a national network, a broader product range and a larger engineering team. Together, we can offer customers deeper technical support and more consistent service.
Who is Colterlec?
Colterlec supplies specialist industrial electrical products and engineered systems to Australia’s mining, manufacturing, transport, defence, power, and food and beverage industries. Its capability includes in-house electrical and mechatronics engineers, dedicated workshop facilities, and 24/7 field support across the Eastern states.
For AET customers
Will my day-to-day contacts change?
No. The AET team you work with will continue to support you, now backed by Colterlec’s wider network. The AET Motor Control Specialists team will continue to operate from its current site in Bayswater North.
What do I need to do differently?
Issue all new purchase orders to Colterlec Pty Ltd (ABN 38 073 980 999).
Expect all new invoices to be issued by Colterlec Pty Ltd.
Update your supplier records to show Colterlec Pty Ltd as the transacting entity.
What happens to my AET trading account?
If you have an active trading account with AET, we’ll set up a corresponding account for you under Colterlec Pty Ltd.
What about my open orders?
Open orders with AET will be migrated so that Colterlec Pty Ltd is the supplier. Your usual contact will be in touch if anything is needed from you.
Do my trading terms change?
No. Your existing trading terms continue to apply unless otherwise agreed. Colterlec’s standard Terms and Conditions of Trade are available here.
For AET suppliers
Do my supply agreement, pricing and payment terms change?
No. Your existing supply agreements, pricing and payment terms remain unchanged.
What do I need to update?
Please update your records and agreements to show Colterlec Pty Ltd (ABN 38 073 980 999) as the transacting entity. All new purchase orders will be issued by Colterlec Pty Ltd, and open purchase orders as at 30 October 2026 will migrate from AET to Colterlec Pty Ltd.
Where should I send invoices?
Please send all new invoices, dated after 30 October 2026, to accounts@colterlec.com.au and address them to Colterlec Pty Ltd.
Will I receive any formal paperwork?
Where required, we’ll provide a formal novation letter to ensure a compliant transfer of agreements.
Products and services
What does the integration mean for the products and services I can access?
AET customers now have access to Colterlec’s full product range, supported by national warehousing and supply that improves stock availability and lead times. AET’s specialist services continue, including drives service, component-level repair, site audits, turnkey manufacturing solutions and drafting.
I’m a Colterlec customer. What does this mean for me?
Colterlec now has an established engineering and service presence in Victoria, so customers in the state have stronger local support, with the same national team and distribution network behind it.
Contact us
Who can I contact with questions?
Customers and general enquiries: sales@colterlec.com.au or 1300 36 26 26
Suppliers and invoicing: accounts@colterlec.com.au
Or contact your usual representative.