26 Feb 2025
As an official distributor of Schaeffler, we want to ensure our customers are well-informed about industry changes. Effective April 1st, Schaeffler will implement a price increase of 3.6% across their product range. This adjustment reflects market dynamics and production costs. To support your planning, we encourage you to place your orders or request quotes before this date to take advanta…
Read more12 Dec 2022
Roosendaal, 12 December 2022 - ABF has a new Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). With these new functions, CEO Ben van Oosterhout aims to ensure further growth of the company. A quick introduction. Eighteen months ago, the new CEO Ben van Oosterhout set a clear target: preparing ABF for a future that allows further growth and ensures stability. "As the CEO and sole bo…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 16 Dec 2021
Last year we arranged for an ABF forest to be planted in Kenya. This year we decided to roll up our sleeves ourselves. Recently, our account managers left their home offices and went to the woods. In cooperation with Trees for All they planted the first trees of our company forest. Below you can watch their green fingers in action! About the project Trees for All is an organization that…
Read moreBy Ben van Oosterhout - 30 Nov 2021
On 1 December, ABF Motors has merged with ABF Bearings. From now on, the two companies will operate under the name ABF. By merging both companies, we can simplify various processes. This merger will increase our efficiency and as such is a logical step forward. For our customers not much will change. Only the names ABF Motors and ABF Bearings will no longer be used in our communication. From no…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 10 Jun 2021
A recent change at ABF at board level has led to the appointment of a new CEO. We would like to introduce you to: Ben van Oosterhout. A familiar face indeed. Ben has been working as Commercial Director at ABF for eight years. His appointment as CEO means that he succeeds Quirijn Fabrie. As a result, the family business, founded in 1992 by Aad Fabrie, is even better prepared for the future. In h…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 8 Feb 2021
Milestone reached! Year after year, we have made substantial investments in our stock. We are continuously adding new products and series. Recently, we passed a special number. The ABF warehouse now contains over 10 million bearings and electric motors! Such a considerable stock does not form overnight. In 2008, the number stood at 1 million units. In 2011, this number doubled and since then, w…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 4 Jan 2021
Last December, as part of our annual charity project, we planted 200 Moringa trees in Kenya in partnership with Treedom. It’s time for a short update. Why was this campaign important? Treedom supports farmers in poor countries with small-scale forestry projects. ABF asked Treedom to plant a Moringa forest. Recently the first trees were transferred from a nursery to the fields of local farmers…
Read moreBy claartjeschoonebeek - 29 May 2020
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is keeping the world in an iron grip. ABF strives to minimise the risk and consequences for both our staff and our customers. ABF therefore continuously observes all precautionary measures. This means that, within ABF, the guidelines of our government are strictly adhered to. Fortunately, even in this exceptional situation ABF is able to continue its dai…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 18 May 2020
Sending your order directly to your customer, including your own delivery note? It is now possible to add your own delivery note to your order in the ABF online store. "For years we’ve had the option to ship a package without mentioning ABF to 'our client's client'," says Sander Oorthuijs, Sales Manager at ABF. "This enables our customers to supply their clients directly from our stock". "…
Read moreBy Arjen van Beek - 2 Mar 2020
You want your bearings and electric motors quickly. Therefore, we want to help you even quicker. With our new quote tool, you can now request super-fast quotes directly from the ABF online store. Select the bearings and electric motors that you need. Specify the preferred delivery address. And that’s all! We aim to send your quote within 15 minutes. Quotes include transport costs, to the s…
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