AAE manufactures athletic equipment derived from aluminum, stainless steel and hot-rolled steel products for track and field, football, soccer, lacrosse and field hockey at the high school, college and professional levels. AAE received an IDA loan in the amount of $1.7 for the construction and equipping of a new 48,000 square foot manufacturing facilty. AAE also received a Small Business First Fund loan for $200,000 to purchase additional equipment for the new facility. 35 full time jobs retained; 8 new jobs created.