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Overview
ABF supplies bearings, electric motors and related parts to customers worldwide, backed by a catalog of over 10,000,000 items from top brands and alternatives. Customers find and order items online, and if stock is available, ABF ships the same day (before 20:00 CET) with pricing provided within 15 minutes of request. The company differentiates itself with a huge, diverse stock, fast quotes and dispatch, multiple carrier options, and ISO-certified, customer-focused service. Its goal is to keep improving by expanding stock, enhancing the online shopping experience, and growing turnover while maintaining good working conditions for employees.
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What believers are saying
- ABF completed Hovis acquisition in July 2026, strengthening grocery scale.
- Primark launched Great Britain home delivery in September 2026, expanding omnichannel reach.
- FoodCo spent £1.4bn in 2026, funding capacity gains and future margin recovery.
What critics are saying
- Low European sugar prices drove 2026 sugar losses of £47m.
- US consumer pressure cut ABF’s oils profits and management expects continued weakness.
- Primark demerger execution and tax approvals determine whether ABF preserves shareholder value.
What makes ABF unique
- ABF pairs Primark scale with FoodCo diversification and cash flow resilience.
- ABF is demerging Primark by December 2027, creating two focused listed companies.
- ABF owns Hovis, grocery brands, and ingredients businesses spanning 57 countries.
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