Form 8-K Filing

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 17, 2008

American Electric Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida 		 
000-24575 		 
59-3410234
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
6410 Long Drive, Houston, TX 		 
77087 		 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   713-644-8182



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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On September 17, 2008 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    Exhibit 99.1.       Press release dated September 17, 2008

SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    American Electric Technologies, Inc.
(Registrant)
September 17, 2008
(Date) 		  /s/   JOHN H. UNTEREKER
John H. Untereker
Senior Vice President and CFO

  Exhibit Index
  99.1 Press release dated September 17, 2008