Recycling Builds an Auto Industry with Scott Stolberg

posted by David Wolf on Jan 12, 2009 | Comments (4) | Permalink | Trackback URL

Scott J. Stolberg is president and CEO of AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers, a comprehensive company that provides leadership in the automotive remanufacturing, manufacturing and recycling industries. Started by Stolberg’s father and uncle, the company began business in Chicago in 1949 as A&A Midwest. It continues to be one of the leading suppliers of automotive engine, transmission and internal parts cores, manufacturers of new, remanufactured and reclaimed engine parts, and recyclers of scrap metal. The company through its TEAM EQ motorsports program, is a sponsor of IMCA racing and known by racers for its quality replacement cylinder heads. The privately held company continues to operate in Chicago and North Las Vegas.

Stolberg graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with a B.S. degree in finance. He joined the family business in 1984 in Chicago, after working in the insurance industry from 1982 to 1984. Stolberg moved to Los Angeles in 1986 to help open the company’s west coast distribution center and then relocated the west coast headquarters to Las Vegas in 1992. He was also involved in the establishment of EngineQuest (EQ Engine Parts) in 1987, the company’s engine parts division that manufactures unique problem solving parts for engine builders and race enthusiasts.

In 2004, Stolberg led the company in the development of its full-service scrap metal division in Las Vegas under the AAEQ banner. Stolberg jointly operates the company with his brother, Billy, president and COO, who heads the company’s Midwest headquarters in Chicago.

Stolberg is active in the Las Vegas area community. He is currently serving as president of the Rotary Club of Las Vegas (Fremont). He is also past president of Congregation Ner Tamid. During his term as president, he was instrumental in the sale of the congregation’s existing building and helping raise $20 million toward building a new campus.

AAEQ is a member of many automotive and recycling associations, including the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Production Engine Remanufacturing Association (PERA), Automotive Engine Builders Association (AERA), Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).

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