Whether you’re opening a restaurant, designing a stadium, or renovating a hospitality venue—we’ve got you covered. Let’s start with introductions.
Who We Are and What We Do
With more than a decade of design expertise, AE International creates stylish, high-quality portable podiums, stands and bars. All of our products offer base options, best-in-class features, plus brand customization. We’re also constantly expanding our portfolio and adding new features—often based on customer feedback. We value your opinion! Learn more about us by watching this video.
Some Helpful Terms
FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment): Imagine turning a building upside down and shaking it. Everything that falls out is FF&E—anything in the building that isn’t fixed. Think of things like lighting, furniture, hostess stands, bars, accessories and more.
FF&E Procurement: Procurement includes many steps before and after purchasing. These usually include research, sourcing, negotiating, supply chain management, transport, budgeting, project management and installation.
FF&E Process: In a nutshell, a typical FF&E process includes the steps outlined below.
- Design a schematic layout
- Gather specification data
- Propose FF&E to client
- Procurement
- Confirm delivery and condition
- Installation and punch list
- Client handover
FF&E in 3 Simple Steps
Now, the good part… Here’s how we help make FF&E procurement easy!
#1 Products for Every Project
Large hospitality projects require a variety of equipment and furniture types. You’ll find the stands, podiums, and bars you need at our companies: The Valet Spot, The Security Station, The Portable Bar Company, and The Hostess Station.
#2 Buildable Basics
Our high-quality base models provide reduced lead times when you order them as-is. If you have more time, customize them to match your brand’s style or different projects. You can also carry a custom theme across equipment. For example, design a matching hostess stand and bar. We even offer some custom functionality.
#3 Portable, Versatile, and Perfect for Any Space
Our podiums, stands and bars are fully portable. That means you can easily move or store them. Our multi-segment flash bars can even be split into satellite bars.
We’re Happy to Help
Need FF&E for a new project or venue refresh? Give us a call today at 866-224-7212. We’ll help you design something perfect for your business!