Established in Romford, England in 1927, the company originally specialised in the design and manufacture of general purpose and precision potentiometers. The company is recognised as a leading supplier of these components throughout the world.
Sales of automotive sensors to the European market commenced in 1984, the first applications being throttle position sensors for electronic fuel injection systems. The customer base and product offerings have continually expanded to meet the demands of this evolving market.
New production contracts are for sensors designed specifically for suspension, and headlight levelling applications and include the Proxistor range of proximity sensors.
Customer's requirements for volume production to the highest quality standards are supported by highly efficient automated manufacturing systems. The company has achieved QS9000/ISO 9001 to meet customer expectations of continuous quality improvement. Engineering facilities include CAD and comprehensive environmental test and measurement equipment to reduce development times for new products.
Since July 2001, AB Electronic forms part of an advanced thick film sensor business unit within TT electronics plc.
AB and other TT electronics products are fitted to over 50 per cent of vehicles manufactured in Europe, and an increasing percentage of those manufactures in North America.
AB Automotive Inc. established in 1997 is based in Smithfield N.C. and offers marketing and production services in the USA.
A wide range of automotive products are available from other AB sites.
Non contact Hall Effect technology, speed and temperature sensors are engineered out of AB Elektronik GmbH at Werne and Klingenberg, Germany.
AB Automotive Electronics, based in Cardiff, Wales, are major suppliers of Climate Control Heads, Body Electronics and other systems and offer solutions ranging from build to print to complete full service solutions
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