ABL
Innovative SolutionsAbout…
About Us…
ABL is an innovative manufacturer of sustainable air bearings solutions that are used to solve real world engineering problems.
We analyse, design and manufacture air bearing products, most famously, our range of high-speed PCB drilling spindles which run up to 400,000 RPM, which we provide to international customers across the globe.
We also partner with our customers based around the globe, to offer bespoke designs where required; our talented and expert machinists work in collaboration with our equally talented engineers, quality and assembly teams, to develop new high speed, high precision products, as well as constantly improving and developing our current product ranges.
In addition, our dedicated team of service engineers work closely with our international customers within Via Mechanics group, to provide servicing on all our products.
As established world leaders, we distribute our spindles globally via multiple overseas offices: China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, USA, Germany, India and South Korea.
Our Agents
Meet the Team

Miquel Illinas
Chief Executive Officer

Jason Freshwater
Supply Chain Manager

Dave Stacey
Procurement Manager

Justyna Thanassoulas
Quality and Customer Service Manager

Daniel Whittingham
Engineering Manager

Daniel Joseph
Financial Controller

Anoushka Dawson
HR Manager
Our Awards
- Queen’s award for Enterprise
- Queen’s award for Enterprise
- Queen’s award for Enterprise & Innovation
- Winner – The Dorset Chamber Of Commerce and Industry ‘International’ award
- Runner-up – The Institute of Directors ‘Innovation’ award
- Runner-up – The KPMG Company of the Year

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