Driven by Experience
With over 100+ years of combined industry experience, SLE Technologies, Inc. is redefining automotive equipment sales, installation, and support.
Served
Nation-Wide
About Us
Indiana Automotive Equipment is located in Maxwell, Indiana (Indianapolis metro) and have a complete service, sales, and management team of 50 employees.
We maintain an extensive inventory of 2-post lifts, air compressors, mobile column lifts, and replacement parts for various brands, including Challenger Lifts, EMAX, Stertil-Koni, and others.
We have other locations in nearby states also under the SLE Technologies, Inc. umbrella. Care-Tech Automotive Equipment in Brooks, Kentucky (Louisville metro) that services our southern Indiana and Kentucky customers. While smaller than IAE, we have big plans for developing the Kentucky market with Care-Tech. SafetyLane Automotive Equipment services the Greater Illinois area as well as surrounding cities. Midwest Equipment Specialists, Inc. services Wisconsin and Autotech Systems Midwest services Missouri and surrounding cities.
With shared resources and shared geographies, we are executing on our plan to grow and expand into new markets in Ohio and other (future) states.
Thirty-plus years of experience and expertise
You work hard everyday to take great care of your customers while remaining profitable. A day of down time for a lift or other equipment can lead to delays, lost productivity, and lost revenue in other areas of your company.
You need a partner who is there to help you be profitable as you help your customers. Indiana Automotive Equipment is here to serve you, with prompt response and a wide variety of parts and equipment in-stock. We strive to be your one-stop shop – we can manage everything you need when it comes to your equipment needs, whether is new equipment or repair.
When you work with Indiana Automotive Equipment, we can take care of everything from consultation to complete installation to servicing existing equipment. Because we keep the work in-house, with no need for sub-contracting, we can ensure your satisfaction.
We are your equipment and service partner.
SLE Technologies, Inc. Company History
If you are going to pick an equipment and service partner, you should know who you are dealing with!
1986 - Bob and Mary Chastain Start IAE
Indiana Automotive Equipment was founded by Robert Chastain. His commitment to customers laid the foundation for industry leadership.
2012 - Shane and Amber Tatom Buy the Company
They brought specialized service experience and grew IAE into a national leader with a strong company philosophy.
2019 - IAE Picks Up Stertil-Koni
IAE becomes exclusive Stertil-Koni distributor in Indiana and Kentucky, boosting their heavy-duty division.
Sep 2020 - Chris Susott Acquires IAE
Chris expands both the core and HD segments, focused on exceeding customer expectations.
May 2021 - Major System Investments
CRM, field service, and portal tech added. Customers now access their data 24/7.
Late 2021 - Awarded Western Ohio
Stertil-Koni expands IAE's territory to Western Ohio along the I-75 corridor.
Feb 2022 - Two Awards from Stertil-Koni
Received Rookie of the Year and Aspire Program Award for 2021 performance.
May 2022 - Awarded All of Ohio
Stertil-Koni expands IAE’s territory again, granting statewide exclusivity in Ohio.
June 2022 - Acquired Care-Tech
Strategic expansion into the Louisville market with reputable Care-Tech brand.
Aug 2022 - Registered Peak Garage Equipment
Launched to serve enthusiasts, independents, and small shops.
Nov 2022 - Acquired SafetyLane
Expansion into Illinois market via SafetyLane acquisition.
April 2023 - Acquired Midwest Equipment Specialists
Grew Wisconsin footprint by acquiring respected MES brand.
April 2023 - Acquired Autotech Systems
Expansion in Missouri through Autotech Systems Midwest.
April 2023 - Acquired Lift SuperStore Midwest
Reinforced presence in St. Louis market and Missouri region.
May 2024 - Formed Freedom Shop Equipment
Peak Garage Equipment rebranded to Freedom Shop Equipment with national eCommerce focus.
We are your equipment and service partner
HEAVY DUTY
Fleet or service — trust IAE’s Heavy Duty Division.
COMMERCIAL
From builds to inspections — less downtime, more profit.
CONSTRUCTION
Excavation to install — fully managed in-house.