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About
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Quilting Bargains is a division of ABM International, Inc. In
1947 in his garage in Chicago,
Illinois Arthur Schwarzberger developed a simple sewing concept for
quilting machines that could crossover sewing lines. Arthur refined his
concept and began manufacturing mechanical track quilting machines for
the comforter, bedspread and mattress markets. Sales started to grow
and his small company named ABM
Industries began to expand.
In the early 1950's the family basement became too small so ABM moved to a three story building on the  south side of
Chicago. It was during this time,
Arthur's sons Barry and Michael, got involved in the business and
helped fuel it's continued growth by expanding the types ofequipment
manufactured and the markets they serviced. By 1960 ABM needed more
manufacturing space. It was time to move again - this time to a
location on Chicago's west side. With Arthur's untimely death, Barry
and Michael assumed full responsibility for the company and continued
to make it grow.During
the late 1980's ABM
expanded into computer technology and was looking for an influx of
energy and new ideas. Michael's son Neal, began working for the
company. Together they developed a computerized quilting machine named
the XL, expanded sales and marketing efforts overseas, changed the name
to ABM International, Inc., and moved to a larger facility in Niles,
Illinois.
In
1995 ABM began the development
of a revolutionary new vertical quilting machine
 called the "Robo
Quilter" - the first of it's kind. After the introduction of Robo
Quilter to the market, in October of 1997, sales soared and another
move was required. The new facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois,
provided more space, which allowed for the assembly of up to 40
machines per year. By the end of 2003 worldwide demand for the Robo
Quilter and the XL6000 was at an all time high and ABM had once again
outgrown its facility. In March of 2003 ABM purchased it's newest facility and relocated to Houston, Texas. The new building provides ample floor space for ABM to manufacture up to 100 quilting and related machines per year. During this time Neal's brother in-law Joe Podolski joined the company bringing with him new ideas and innovations that have lead to the further refinement of our machinery. Today, ABM International is a manufacturer of quilting machines, single needle quilting machines, multineedle quilting machines, filling machines, packaging machines, cutting machines, panel cutters and all related equipment to manufacture comforters, bedspreads, mattresses, sleeping bags, futons and pillows. ABM is a vertically integrated manufacturer with in-house design, engineering, welding, machining, programming and assembly. We are committed to producing state of the art machinery at cost effective prices. Now ABM has expanded into the Home Quilting and Crafts market. Our extensive experience and worldwide contacts enable us to find, develop, and innovate products that have made Home Quilting easier and more efficient, but also has saved thousands of people a lot of money because of our low Bargain prices. ABM International has built its reputation by providing high caliber machinery and superior customer service. We have grown into a leading manufacturer worldwide with International representation in Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. The ability to service such a vast market has been the groundwork for our growth and success. The engineering team at ABM International prides itself on ingenuity and continually strives to utilize the latest technologies. With our emphasis on continued development, quality control and rigorous stress and strain analysis, we have produced the highest quality quilting machines available on the market today. We are confident that after you browse through our website you will agree that ABM International is the premier machinery manufacturer in our industry today. Some of our customers include Springs Industries, Westpoint Stevens, Dan River Mills, Sealy, Spring Air Mattress, Pacific Coast Feather and many more. These manufacturers make most of the products sold today at our largest retailers such as Walmart, Sears, Macys and Bed Bath and Beyond. My guess is you already have some of these products in your home and they were made on ABM machines. While you are looking through the following website, please keep in mind that virtually every product can be custom made to fit your needs. No matter what your needs, I am confident that ABM International will exceed every expectation. We hope you will give us the opportunity to prove the superiority of our products and services. Our fully trained sales technicians are standing by to assist you. Please call 1-888-99-Quilt or e-mail us at contact@quiltingbargains.com. Click here to read the ABM International, Inc. WARRANTY |
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Truly Yours,
