About Us – Abiliquip
Ability Equipment for Driving Independence
We make wheelchair loaders. Like this one. See our AbiLoader
What we do
All our design, manufacture and sales activities are based from our premises in the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch.
Our team includes technicians, engineers, sales staff, and the two owners of the business.
We partner primarily with local contracting companies to supply our parts, inventory, and materials.
It is important to us to be part of the local technology scene in New Zealand, growing our people’s capabilities and supporting our suppliers to expand their services.
Our Products & Services
NZ Only
- Products AbiLoader and AbiLifter
- Vehicle modifications & Product Installation
- Driver-assist – Comfort products
- Vans – supply & modifications
Global
- Products AbiLoader and AbiLifter
- Working with local distributors on installation
- Spare Parts
International
Driver Mobility Products
Abiliquip works with local Mobility Product Vehicle Installers all around the world to install our unique driving mobility products. See our international driver mobility products.
New Zealand Services Only
Driver Mobility Products plus Vehicle modifications & Product Installation
We manufacture and install driver mobility products and custom vehicle and van modifications. Our installations are made in our Christchurch Head Office.
We help at all stages from initial ideas and assessments, through to vehicle choice, supply of fittings and if necessary we can build a custom solution.
Car, tractor, truck, off-roader, harvester, trailer, … whatever we will help.
Our History
Abiliquip was started in 2009 by Igor and Greg and has grown to have a significant profile in the global driver mobility market. We continue to grow steadily and plan to help many more people by further spreading our scope and reach. Global exports are essential to our ability to fund development of new products
We manufacture and install products that help the disabled or others with limited driver mobility improve their independence.
Our mobility products are leaders in their field worldwide. They improve disabled driver mobility, driving comfort and personal freedom and independence.
Our Vision
Engineering the future of driving mobility
All our design, manufacture and sales activities are based from our premises in the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch.
All our design, manufacture and sales activities are based from our premises in the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch.
Our team includes technicians, engineers, and sales staff, plus the two owners of the business.
We partner mostly with local contracting companies for the supply of our parts and inventory and materials. It is important to us to be part of the local technology scene in New Zealand, growing our people’s capabilities and supporting our suppliers to grow their services.
Abiliquip was started in 2009 by Igor and Greg and has grown to have a significant profile in the global mobility market. We continue to grow steadily and plan to help many more people by further spreading our scope and reach. Global exports are essential to our ability to fund the development of new products.
Innovative Solutions for Drivers
We know first-hand the challenges for those with physical disabilities, and we want to make driving a safe, enjoyable experience. Abiliquip provides innovative solutions for drivers worldwide through high-quality wheelchair loaders explicitly tailored towards each individual’s vehicle of choice
Contact us for more information if you:
- are just getting started on your driving freedom journey!
- are an occupational therapist wanting training on our products for your clients
- want to find an installer of our products in your region
Our philosophy is about getting people quickly and safely behind the wheel while giving them as much independence as possible, so you love “driving yourself.”
Inclusive Thinking
We very strongly identify with the movement to live in an inclusive society, enabling those with challenges to participate fully in all aspects of life.
Further, we know that vehicles and the freedom they bring has special importance, and this is more than just transportation. They are a significant part of our being, and we fully understand the desire to have vehicles that not only function but are styled and perform to our ideals. This is part of the Abiliquip DNA.
Where our skills can deliver enhanced participation in family life, education, employment, relaxation or travel – we not only want to help, we consider it our responsibility to take up the challenge.
We understand that moving around our
environment is essential to our wellbeing, and access into vehicles, driving them, and safety is a basic right for everyone. Driving Independence
