AB Dynamics

AB is at the forefront of vehicle and road safety. Tighter regulations on vehicle safety and emissions and the rapid rollout of new features creates growing demand for testing, validation and simulation.

Also, AB is ideally placed to support the development of safer and more efficient vehicles; electric vehicles, hybrid engines, advanced driver assistance and autonomous vehicles all require detailed testing by companies like AB.

The company is present in all major markets and with all major customers and its full range of products strengthens business relationships with car manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and testing labs such as Euro NCAP. AB has increased sales every year for the past decade and enjoys attractive gross profit margins.

For AB, operational risks exist around workforce health and safety. Assembly, testing and field deployment of mechanical, electrical and software components involve hazards that could lead to injury, legal liability and operational disruption.

Also, some of the work the company does, such as endurance testing of vehicles, produces emissions but is essential to produce safer, more efficient cars.

AB manages risks related to the sourcing of technical components and the systems in place to ensure responsible procurement. Some products contain critical minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold – collectively known as 3TG or “conflict minerals” - which carry ethical and human rights considerations.