AB Interconnect Mission Statement
The Connectors Division of TT electronics plc comprises of AB Connectors based in Wales, along with manufacturing and design facilities in North Carolina (USA), Suzhou (China) and New Chapel Electronics aerospace harnessing company in Gloucestershire.
The Vision for the Connector Division is within the next decade to provide interconnect product to every plane and train. To be connected on the battlefield, in vehicle, on soldier, in communication and in power for our defence forces, and to offer design and manufacture from our facilities.
AB Connectors was founded in 1935 in London as AB Metal Products and moved to Wales after WWII. In 1976 the business diversified from manufacturing metal components for domestic appliances into military electronic components before being renamed as AB Connectors Ltd. In 1993 TT electronics acquired the AB Electronics Group PLC and with it AB Connectors.
Today, AB Connectors continues to operate from its manufacturing facility in Abercynon, Wales, UK and is recognized as one of the market leaders in design, test and manufacture of harsh environment interconnection systems, bespoke harness assemblies and connectors.
Through a commitment to a structured new product introduction process, AB Connectors is continuing to invest in research and development of new materials and processes, surface treatments and very latest manufacturing technology and techniques to ensure the products meet the most exacting standards encountered in the military, transportation and aerospace market places.
Quality systems and approvals include ISO9001 along with various product and market sector approvals including the military Mil-std 790 and mass transit IRIS certifications and environmental approval to ISO14001. As a result of these qualifications AB Connectors have been awarded several major customer approvals and accreditations.
AB Connectors total commitment to providing customers with high levels of service, cost effectiveness, quality and innovative solutions in interconnect products, makes it the ideal first choice supply partner.
Harvey Preston
Divisional Director
