Who owns this company?

Halwell Trading Ltd owns this company. The list of owners was changed ten years ago. It is not exhaustive, as only owners with more than twenty five percent of shares are published.

Who are the directors of this company?

Parker Michael, Sygrove Richard Neville Frank are the directors of this company. The list of directors was changed one year ago.

When was this company founded?

The company was incorporated forty one years ago on September 26, 1984.

What are the previous names of this company?

The company was previously Kimberfield Enterprises Limited.

Which countries does this company export to?

The company exports to Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United States. (non-official data, calculated by Corpsignals)

Which countries does this company import from?

The company imports from China, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Qatar, South Africa, Switzerland, United States, and Viet Nam. (non-official data, calculated by Corpsignals)

Which ports does this company use for trade?

The company uses the following ports for trade: Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen Docks, Ayr Harbour, Belfast Port, Birmingham Airport, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe, Glasgow Airport, Harwich, Holyhead, Hull, Immingham Docks, Liverpool Docks, London, London Gateway Port, London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Warton Aerodrome. (non-official data, calculated by Corpsignals)

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Able Instruments And Controls Limited

Q: What is this company?

Active status, holding company, founded 41 years ago, 33 employees, revenue range: 1m-15m, real address, 2 directors, 1 owner, located in Reading. Regular importer of parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, various tools for measuring liquids, flow meters for liquids, non-electronic gas or smoke analyzers, electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases (507.0 months imported). Regular exporter of parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, various tools for measuring liquids, flow meters for liquids, electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases (435.0 months exported). Operates in the agent and brokers, the machinery, ships and aircraft industries.

Q: Where is this company based?

The registration address is RG6 4UT, Reading, Berks, Cutbush Park Danehill, Lower Earley. The address is real address as one company registered at the address.

Q: What does this company import to the UK?

The top import category of the regular importer company is Parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, Various tools for measuring liquids, Flow meters for liquids, Non-electronic gas or smoke analyzers, Electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases, imported for 507.0 months. The last import operation was made on January 01, 2026.

Q: What does this company export from the UK?

The top export category of the regular exporter company is Parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, Various tools for measuring liquids, Flow meters for liquids, Electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases, exported for 435.0 months. The last export operation was made on January 01, 2026.

Active

Small

Holding

41 years

33 employees

£2,196,383 (cur assets)

1m-15m

Regular importer

Regular exporter

Real address

2 directors

1 owner

Reading

Field of Operation

Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

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Website

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Social media

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Summary

Industrial equipment supplier in Earley, England. Able Instruments And Controls Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 01851002. The company was founded forty one years ago on September 26, 1984, and registered at RG6 4UT, Reading, Berks, Cutbush Park Danehill, Lower Earley. The address is probably real as only one company are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the agent and brokers, the machinery, ships and aircraft industries. Officially, it has one owner or PSCs, two directors, and thirty three employees.

It's a small company as it met two conditions of three: turnover less than £10.2 million, balance sheet less than £5.1 million, employees less than 50. The last reported current assets is £2,196,383.

The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, Various tools for measuring liquids, Flow meters for liquids, Non-electronic gas or smoke analyzers, Electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases, totaling 507.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on January 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Parts for liquid or gas measuring tools, Various tools for measuring liquids, Flow meters for liquids, Electronic measuring tools for liquids or gases, totaling 435.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on January 01, 2026. Exports to Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, and China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Imports from China, Czechia, Denmark, France, and Germany. Uses ports Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen Docks, Ayr Harbour, Belfast Port, and Birmingham Airport. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.

WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.

Owners & PSC

Halwell Trading Ltd

10 years

75%+

Managers

Parker Michael

1 year

Director

Sygrove Richard Neville Frank

5 years

Managing director

Last reports

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Last news

2026-02-25 Latest
Confirmation statement made on 2026-02-23 with no updates
2025-09-11
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2024-12-31
2025-03-06
Confirmation statement made on 2025-02-23 with no updates

Importer profile by HS codes

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Import HS codes in detail

9007 9007-Movie cameras and projectors Equipment for filming or projecting movies, with or without sound recording 5 months, last: 2023-12-01

9015 9015-Surveying and measuring tools Tools for land, water, and weather measurements, like oceanographic, meteorological, or geophysical devices. Excludes compasses and rangefinders 1 months, last: 2021-07-01

9016 9016-Precision balances Highly sensitive scales for accurate weight measurements, often used in labs or jewelry 1 months, last: 2024-11-01

9017 9017-Drawing and measuring tools Tools for drawing, marking, or calculating, like drafting machines, protractors, slide rules, and measuring tapes. Also includes hand tools for measuring length, such as micrometers and callipers 1 months, last: 2025-09-01

9018 9018-Medical and dental tools Instruments and devices used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary fields, including imaging and testing equipment 2 months, last: 2024-02-01

9021 9021-Medical devices for bones and body support Includes crutches, surgical belts, artificial body parts, hearing aids, and devices to help with disabilities 1 months, last: 2020-07-01

9023 9023-Demonstration tools for education or exhibitions Tools and models used in schools or exhibits to show how things work, not for other uses 2 months, last: 2023-07-01

9025 9025-Measuring tools like thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers Tools used to measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and more. Includes both simple and advanced devices, with or without recording features 72 months, last: 2026-01-01

9026 9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools 120 months, last: 2026-01-01

9027 9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples 120 months, last: 2026-01-01

9028 9028-Meters for gas, liquid, or electricity Devices for measuring the flow or supply of gas, liquids, or electricity 1 months, last: 2016-02-01

9029 9029-Counters and speed measuring devices Includes revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, milometers, pedometers, speed indicators, tachometers, and stroboscopes 1 months, last: 2022-07-01

9030 9030-Electrical measuring instruments Tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and devices for measuring electrical quantities or detecting radiation 3 months, last: 2024-10-01

9031 9031-Measuring tools and machines Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors 39 months, last: 2025-11-01

9032 9032-Automatic control devices Devices used to automatically regulate or control systems or processes 94 months, last: 2026-01-01

Last imported products

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Exporter profile by HS codes

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Export HS codes in detail

8413 8413-Pumps for liquids Pumps used to move liquids, including those with measuring devices or liquid elevators 2 months, last: 2025-10-01

8423 8423-Weighing machines and parts Weighing machines for all uses, including parts and weights, but not sensitive balances. Includes machines for counting or checking by weight 1 months, last: 2016-10-01

8443 8443-Printing machinery for plates, cylinders, and other components Machines used for printing with plates, cylinders, and other parts, including printers, copiers, and fax machines, with or without combined functions, and their parts 1 months, last: 2024-01-01

8471 8471-Computers and computer parts Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data 9 months, last: 2026-01-01

8473 8473-Parts and accessories for office machines Spare parts and add-ons for office machines like printers, copiers, and calculators, excluding covers and cases 1 months, last: 2016-10-01

8479 8479-Machines with specific functions Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere 1 months, last: 2017-10-01

8481 8481-Taps, valves, and similar devices for pipes and tanks Includes pressure-reducing valves, thermostatic valves, and other similar appliances for controlling flow in pipes, boilers, or tanks 17 months, last: 2025-11-01

8487 8487-Machinery parts without electrical features Parts for machines that do not include electrical components like connectors or coils. These parts are not listed elsewhere in this category 2 months, last: 2021-05-01

8501 8501-Electric motors Devices that convert electricity into motion, used in appliances or machinery 2 months, last: 2024-04-01

8504 8504-Electrical transformers and converters Devices like transformers, rectifiers, and inductors used to change electrical voltage or current 1 months, last: 2024-08-01

8505 8505-Magnets and electromagnetic devices Permanent magnets, electromagnets, and related devices like clutches and brakes 1 months, last: 2022-01-01

8507 8507-Electric accumulators Rechargeable batteries and their parts, including separators, used in various devices 1 months, last: 2019-08-01

8511 8511-Electrical ignition and starting equipment for engines Parts like spark plugs, ignition coils, and starter motors used in car or machinery engines 10 months, last: 2023-12-01

8517 8517-Telephones and communication devices Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks 26 months, last: 2025-10-01

8523 8523-Storage media for sound and data recording Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production 1 months, last: 2018-12-01

8525 8525-Broadcasting and TV transmission equipment Includes TV cameras, digital cameras, and video recorders for broadcasting or television 76 months, last: 2026-01-01

8528 8528-Monitors and projectors Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers 5 months, last: 2024-10-01

8529 8529-Parts for audio and video devices Spare parts used mainly with audio, video, and broadcasting equipment like radios, TVs, and cameras 3 months, last: 2022-01-01

8531 8531-Electric alarms and signaling devices Includes devices like bells, sirens, and alarms for security or fire, but not those listed under codes 8512 or 8530 10 months, last: 2026-01-01

8534 8534-Printed circuits Flat boards with electronic circuits printed on them, used in devices like computers and phones 1 months, last: 2024-01-01

8536 8536-Electrical devices for low-voltage circuits Includes switches, relays, fuses, and connectors for circuits under 1,000V 29 months, last: 2025-10-01

8537 8537-Electric control panels and distribution boards Electric control panels and distribution boards with two or more devices for controlling or distributing electricity. These may include instruments or devices from Chapter 90 and numerical control systems, but not switching devices from heading 8517 23 months, last: 2023-01-01

8538 8538-Parts for electric control panels Parts specifically designed for use with electric control panels, distribution boards, or similar devices 1 months, last: 2018-07-01

8539 8539-Electric lamps, including LED lights and special lamps Includes all types of electric lamps like LED, ultraviolet, and infrared lamps, as well as sealed beam units and arc lamps 1 months, last: 2016-02-01

8541 8541-Semiconductor devices Includes diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor-based devices like light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photovoltaic cells, and mounted piezo-electric crystals 1 months, last: 2018-01-01

8542 8542-Electronic integrated circuits Microchips and circuits used in electronic devices 4 months, last: 2025-10-01

8543 8543-Electrical machines with special functions Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere 5 months, last: 2024-04-01

8544 8544-Insulated wires and cables Wires, cables, and optical fibers, insulated or fitted with connectors 6 months, last: 2023-06-01

9002 9002-Optical parts for devices Lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical parts used in instruments or machines, excluding simple glass elements 1 months, last: 2023-04-01

9006 9006-Cameras and flashlights for photography Includes all types of cameras (except movie cameras) and flash equipment like flashbulbs, but not electric discharge lamps 3 months, last: 2023-04-01

9007 9007-Movie cameras and projectors Equipment for filming or projecting movies, with or without sound recording 2 months, last: 2023-03-01

9016 9016-Precision balances Highly sensitive scales for accurate weight measurements, often used in labs or jewelry 2 months, last: 2023-12-01

9021 9021-Medical devices for bones and body support Includes crutches, surgical belts, artificial body parts, hearing aids, and devices to help with disabilities 1 months, last: 2020-12-01

9023 9023-Demonstration tools for education or exhibitions Tools and models used in schools or exhibits to show how things work, not for other uses 1 months, last: 2023-10-01

9024 9024-Machines to test material strength Machines used to check how strong, hard, or flexible materials like metal, wood, or plastic are 1 months, last: 2018-03-01

9026 9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools 118 months, last: 2026-01-01

9028 9028-Meters for gas, liquid, or electricity Devices for measuring the flow or supply of gas, liquids, or electricity 2 months, last: 2023-07-01

9030 9030-Electrical measuring instruments Tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and devices for measuring electrical quantities or detecting radiation 3 months, last: 2022-11-01

9031 9031-Measuring tools and machines Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors 22 months, last: 2026-01-01

9032 9032-Automatic control devices Devices used to automatically regulate or control systems or processes 30 months, last: 2026-01-01

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