About Us
Since 2006, we’ve helped UK industries keep equipment running with the right filters, fast.
Our Story
AB Components Ltd began in December 2006, founded by James and Jennifer Edgar, supplying predominantly Donaldson filters to customers from motor factors and buying groups to solitary farmers—quickly becoming an “emergency service for filters.” In the early days, James ran sales and accounts from Ilkeston while stock shipped from Norwich, touring the UK to deepen long-standing relationships.
Momentum brought a 2008 move to Manners Industrial Estate, a local van delivery service, and a broadened supplier list; by 2014 we’d expanded into a 6,000 sq ft unit with larger offices, a conference room, and extra warehouse capacity. In 2021 we invested again—into a combined 12,000 sq ft, two-unit site with a mezzanine, a busy trade counter, ample parking, and a bespoke training/presentation space to support customers and suppliers.
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People & Expertise
From a one-person start-up to a 20+ strong team, our Ilkeston-based customer service hub includes specialist filtration consultants focused on first-class, personalised support—when you call, you speak to a real person. Company Director James Edgar brings nearly 40 years in the filter industry; that depth of knowledge, combined with our stock range and cross-referencing capabilities, means we can solve complex enquiries quickly and accurately.
Real Person Support
Speak directly to a specialist, not a bot, for fast, practical help.
Decades of Know How
Led by James Edgar’s near 40 years, our team solves complex enquiries quickly.
Specialist Filtration Consultants
Identify parts by number, dimensions, application, or a sample, first time, right.
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Brands & Distribution
As our reputation grew, we became a key UK distributor for leading hydraulic brands including Filtration Group (formerly Mahle Industrial), Argo-Hytos, Taisei Kogyo, and Hengst Hydraulic—alignments that safeguard quality and continuity of supply.
Alongside these premier partnerships, we maintain extensive, multi-supplier stock so customers can choose by price, brand preference, or availability—whatever gets critical equipment running fastest.
Community & Values
We actively support our industry and local communities through exhibitions and events, and we champion charities close to our team’s hearts. In particular, we promote Lighthouse (The Construction Charity) and RABI (the Farmers’ Charity) their helplines appear on our popular wall planner and each year colleagues select a different cause to support on Christmas Jumper Day.
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