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ABB announced today the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition brings Lumin's

ABB is investing in a strategic partnership with Edgecom Energy, the Toronto-based energy management startup. The company’s unique energy management platform uses artificial intelligence to help industrial and commercial users manage and reduce peaks in their power demand. It is the first in the market to use a generative AI copilot to optimize the user experience. The partnership involves a

ABB announced it has completed the acquisition of Aurora Motors. The transaction was originally announced on November 4, 2024, and financial terms were not disclosed. Aurora Motors is a $4 milllion U.S. vertical pump motors provider, with engineering and operations in Shanghai, China, and a corporate office and distribution center in Hayward, California. This acquisition is part of the ABB Motion

• The ACS8080 medium voltage air-cooled drive builds on 50 years of experience in drives systems and proven technology for reliability and efficiency • The simple and flexible design ensures seamless integration across a wide range of industrial and application specific needs • Reaches up to 10 times faster troubleshooting and failure detection for digital operations

ABB to develop thermal infrared imaging instruments for two European Space Agency Harmony satellites, helping the research mission gather new data on Earth’s dynamic systems

The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need for reliable and convenient residential and commercial EV charging infrastructure. To support sustainability goals and enhance the customer experience, ABB Electrification Canada – Installation Products,

ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a broad range

ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a leader in electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers.  The new brand positioning centers around the word “Outrun” and its meaning consists

ABB today began the phased opening of a new $100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and service to fully meet Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. ABB employees, elected officials, education leaders, and media gathered for a ribbon cutting event to mark the first phase opening of the campus. “ABB is a technology

Order growth and record level margin

Continuing its investment in redesigning, enhancing, and expanding its residential portfolio to bring smart, sustainable technologies to homes, today ABB launches ReliaHome Load Centers¹. The announcement signals ABB re-launching and re-branding its residential energy distribution offering under the ABB ReliaHome brand, following its acquisition of GE’s Industrial Solutions business in 2018. ABB’s

ABB’s Installation Products Division in Canada today opened its newly expanded electrification products manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. In addition to nearly doubling the size of the facility, ABB’s US$12 million investment creates 40 full-time jobs and doubles production capacity to help meet growing demand for electrical solutions used across North America. The upgraded 65,000

ABB today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will widen its portfolio to meet

ABB has teamed up with Steel Dynamics Heartland Division (SDI Heartland) to modernize aging substation equipment with an upgrade of switchgear doors, protection relays and controls at its 18-breaker substation. SDI Heartland produces various types of value-added, flat rolled steel by further processing hot-rolled coils into pickle and oiled, cold rolled and galvanized products. With a facility

Solid demand; record-high Operational EBITA margin

ABB has been ranked a leader in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Asset Performance Management (APM) Solutions report, which evaluates software suppliers across 18 capability areas and nine strategic success factors. Verdantix has placed ABB in the Leaders quadrant, recognizing the advanced functionality and strategic advantages offered by its solutions. ABB was also recognized for

ABB welcomes the approval of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of the company’s efforts to enable a low-carbon society ABB submitted updated scope 1, 2 and 3 targets for 2030 and 2050 to the SBTi. The approval of ABB’s science-based targets by the SBTi confirms ABB’s approach as science-based in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The SBTi

Imagine a heavy-duty vehicle or electric vehicle (EV) grinding to a halt – not due to a battery issue, but because of a faulty electrical connection. Heavy-duty vehicles endure constant vibration, impact and strain, which can compromise vehicle safety and lead to costly downtime. ABB Installation Products addresses these challenges with the first-of-its-kind Harnessflex® Interconnect system. This

On May 23, 2023, ABB delisted its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) from the New York Stock Exchange. In the period between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024, the 12-month US Average Daily Trading Volume (ADTV) in ABB’s ADRs has fallen to below 5 percent of the ADTV worldwide. ABB now meets the requirements to apply to deregister and terminate the reporting obligations for its debt and equity

Advancing its commitment to bringing smart, sustainable technologies to homes in the U.S. and Canada, ABB launches today the new ReliaHome™ Smart Panel - its first residential energy management software platform in these markets. In collaboration with its partner Lumin, a pioneer in responsive load management, the new cutting-edge offering provides enhanced customer experience and exceptional

ABB announced today the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition brings Lumin's

New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies

ABB is investing in a strategic partnership with Edgecom Energy, the Toronto-based energy management startup. The company’s unique energy management platform uses artificial intelligence to help industrial and commercial users manage and reduce peaks in their power demand. It is the first in the market to use a generative AI copilot to optimize the user experience. The partnership involves a

ABB announced it has completed the acquisition of Aurora Motors. The transaction was originally announced on November 4, 2024, and financial terms were not disclosed. Aurora Motors is a $4 milllion U.S. vertical pump motors provider, with engineering and operations in Shanghai, China, and a corporate office and distribution center in Hayward, California. This acquisition is part of the ABB Motion

The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need for reliable and convenient residential and commercial EV charging infrastructure. To support sustainability goals and enhance the customer experience, ABB Electrification Canada – Installation Products,

From wildfires to renewable energy, Canada’s journey toward a future of sustainable clean energy will not be a straight line.

ABB today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will widen its portfolio to meet

ABB Canada's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team recently deployed an ergonomics pilot project at its Iberville, Quebec, facility aimed at improving overall employee well-being in the workplace. Exoskeletons are assistive technologies that mechanically support the body and reduce the stresses associated with physical work such as lifting heavy loads. Specifically, passive exoskeletons are

View the top 10 reasons you should plan a visit with ABB at the world's largest mining show

International Women in Engineering Day highlights the key role of STEM disciplines in making a net-zero future a reality. We participate in skill-building programs leveraging technology, sustainability, and innovation and our engineering colleagues contribute to the success of ABB by leading teams, developing disruptive technologies, and collaborating with customers worldwide.

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Preview this year’s show and make the most of your time there

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The most comprehensive and sustainable options for extending product life

How two feet is helping connect Canada’s new automated light rail transit network

McMaster University is using technology to better control and manage its legacy thermal systems and create smarter buildings. Carmichael Engineering Ltd., a Canadian systems integrator, worked closely with ABB Canada’s leading experts and its highly adaptable smart building platform, ABB Cylon®, to improve energy efficiency, enhance user adaptability, and leverage innovative technologies in

ABB Canada donates time and money to improve living conditions for families.

By Jay Misheal

ABB Measurement and Analytics’ Quebec factory marks half a century of advanced analytical solutions

By Ali Dika