AB Components named UK distributor for Hengst Hydraulic Filters

12 December, 2024

This new role strengthens the existing relationship between AB Components Ltd and Hengst Filtration, enabling UK customers to source Hengst’s specialist hydraulic filters directly from stock held at AB Components’ Ilkeston facility. Customers will also benefit from technical advice and support from AB Components’ customer service team, as well as faster delivery times and reduced downtime. The ability to purchase filters in GBP through a UK-based account, with no minimum order requirement, provides added convenience, particularly in the post-Brexit trading environment.

Established in 2007 by James Edgar, AB Components Ltd supplies more than 11,000 filtration products and began offering Hengst’s hydraulic filter range—previously branded under Eppensteiner and Rexroth—to complement its existing portfolio. This appointment reflects both companies’ plans to expand in the UK market.

James Edgar, Managing Director of AB Components Ltd, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “Becoming a UK distributor for the Hengst Hydraulic brand is incredibly exciting for me and the team at AB Components Ltd. The strong reputation and quality of our industrial filtration range have always been important to us and our customers,” he said. “This strengthened association with Hengst Hydraulic Filtration, particularly through our relationship with Ian Micklewright, Market Manager for Hengst Hydraulic, enables us to maintain high service levels, improve delivery times, and keep costs stable. We see this as just the beginning of our collaboration as we aim to grow our position as leading filtration specialists in the UK market.”

Ian Micklewright, Market Manager for Hengst Filtration, highlighted the importance of the partnership. “This appointment is an excellent step forward in serving the UK market for hydraulic filters. We are pleased to name AB Components Ltd as a UK distributor, recognising their reputation for high-quality customer service and expertise. Strengthening our relationship with James and his team addresses growing demand in the UK for our specialist filters. We are confident that customers will receive outstanding technical advice and support.”

Long-term customer Geoff Chapman of G.A.C. Filtration welcomed the development. “We have worked with James and the team at AB Components Ltd for nearly a decade and have always valued their customer service, technical advice, and reliability. This partnership with Hengst Hydraulic means we can now source filters directly from ABC’s Ilkeston site, with benefits including no minimum orders, quicker turnaround times, and the same excellent service and value.”

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