Our Business

We design, manufacture and distribute a wide range of panel printers, portable printers and printer mechanisms. Our printers meet variable power supply, connectivity and media outputs and our in-house engineering team can deliver bespoke solutions. All supported by:

  • Worldwide distribution network
  • Dedicated customer service & tech support teams
  • Industry leading product warranty

Our Reliability

We pride ourselves on achieving the highest level of reliability across the industry. As standard, all Able branded Thermal Printers (purchased after 1st January 2017) are covered by a THREE year warranty – unprecedented in this market. Extended warranties may be purchased for certain products.

Our EOT Status

In 2021, Able ended 40 years of private ownership with the formation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) giving our employees ownership of the business, and the motivation to continue to drive innovation and market leadership.

Our Heritage

Able was founded in 1982 and for over 40 years the company has introduced several generations of innovative panel & portable printers, and has built an enviable reputation for expertise, customer service and reliability. We have established long term customer relationships with global partners in every territory and continue to lead the market as The Experts in Small Printer Solutions.

Our Story

1982

Able Systems founded in Northwich, UK selling a range of small printer mechanisms in association with Epson.

1983

Able launch their first internally designed and manufactured panel printer the AP24.

1995

Able launch the AP800 – our first thermal portable printer.

1999

Able partner with APS to bring an expanded range of printer mechanisms into our portfolio.  

2004

Able introduce the first generation AP1300 Series of portable printers with Bluetooth connectivity.

2007

Able introduces Linerless Labels offering customers increased flexibility of printer output.

2021

Able becomes an Employee Owned Business with the formation of an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).

2022

Able celebrates 40 years as a market leader in small printer solutions.

Who we work with

Able are proud to partner with many of the world’s leading technology brands.

Agilent
Amazon
APS
Carrier
DigiKey
Epson
Formula 1
Getinge
Honeywell
Inelco Hunter
Jacobs
Kongsberg
Liebherr
Megger
Motorola
NHS
RS
Sega
Swiss Timing
Testo
Thyssenkrupp
UK Police
Verifone
WITT

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