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Testing and approvals take time. When ABB partner Promeco was commissioned by Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) to produce the main panel solutions for two TT-Lines vessels, the solution demonstrated how digitalization in shipbuilding is progressing. Collaboration between Promeco, ABB and RMC was a significant factor in the program’s success.

ABB and Shinohara Electric of Japan are working on digital energy management for containerized data centers that combine scalability, energy savings and lights-out management. 

How low-carbon zinc producer Boliden and ABB are supporting the transition to fossil-free, circular economy

ABB is partnering with Swedish mining and smelting pioneer Boliden to introduce its Low-Carbon Zinc for its low voltage power distribution systems. With a carbon footprint that is 75 percent lower than conventional zinc, the partnership is making electrical infrastructure more sustainable. Low-Carbon Zinc is crucial for a fossil-free society and a circular economy. Used to galavanize steel

Overlooking the city, its neo-gothic turrets and contemporary Norman Foster-designed wings make the Dolder Grand Hotel a Zurich landmark. With an outstanding private art collection, Michelin-starred menus, and an award-winning spa, the city resort has a reputation as one of Switzerland’s most stylish escapes.

ABB Smart Power’s Garbagnate Monastero facility in Italy has achieved a Gold rating for Zero Waste to Landfill, independently validated by UL Solutions using UL 2799, the Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Waste to Landfill. The site, which produces enclosures for low-voltage power distribution systems, successfully diverted 99% of its waste from landfill in 2023. UL

ABB is partnering with ArcelorMittal to introduce XCarb® steel made with high levels of recycled steel and 100% renewable energy for its trusted Kabeldon power distribution system. The sustainable sourcing agreement helps reduce the carbon footprint of key electrification equipment by 29%. ABB Smart Power President Massimiliano Cifalitti said: “ABB people are passionate about introducing circular

With production capacity doubled at its switchboard factory in Monterrey, Mexico – and its ReliaGear® SB EXcelerate switchboard program shortening lead times, ABB is doing even more for its customers in North America. With highly trained, passionate teams, a resilient supply chain, and the success of its pre-configured switchboard solutions, ABB is helping partners keep pace with growth.

ABB’s Quartino UPS production facility in Switzerland has installed a 350 kW solar microgrid to support its net zero goals. A global Center of Excellence for UPS technology, the site's microgrid will improve energy efficiency by up to 20% and CO2 emissions by 185 tonnes per year. The microgrid is monitored by ABB Ability™ Energy Manager and has battery storage for 25% of annual solar production.

The ABB Smart Power team in Västerås, Sweden has shown what’s possible when you equip passionate people with the tools, information, and creative freedom to drive sustainable progress. Since 2019, the Västerås campus — newly inaugurated as an ABB Mission to Zero™ site — has reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 101.5 tCO2e, equivalent to the annual emissions of 22 gasoline-powered cars. Energized by

On 7 July 1934, a company was founded in Bergamo, Northern Italy that would make key contributions to the development of electrification throughout the 20th century, revolutionizing safety, quality, and reliability. Nine decades later, ABB is marking the 90th birthday of a brand that continues to set the standard for innovation in electrical engineering.

ABB is supplying innovative power distribution solutions for data centers worldwide as they scale and deploy artificial intelligence (AI). The latest, located in Sichuan province, China, will be one of the region’s largest with 500 petaflops of computing power in its first phase.

ABB’s HiPerGuard UPS is an industry-first solution for data center power and other mission-critical facilities. The unique medium voltage solution makes power supplies more efficient and scalable. HiPerGuard replaces classic dynamic rotary UPS with a modern static converter system. It delivers the same low TCO, high performance and resilience, while adding greater flexibility and scalability.

ABB is supporting the introduction of AI with the rapid deployment of advanced power distribution and power protection solutions to data centers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. High-density artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are integrating ABB’s innovative HiPerGuard medium voltage UPS system to improve power supply reliability and energy efficiency.

ABB has introduced nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries to its MegaFlex family of high-power, high-density UPS solutions for data centers and critical power applications. The batteries, supplied by ZincFive, offer a safe, resilient and sustainable energy storage alternative to conventional chemistries.

Lonestar Electric Supply of Houston is one of the USA’s fastest growing distributors. Founded in 2015,  the customer base of Lonestar spans across any industry served by electrical contractors, including projects in commercial, industrial, solar/renewables, EV charging networks and the water sector. The market is dynamic; construction schedules and technical requirements are constantly evolving.

CGM of Vicenza, Italy specializes in the production of generator sets. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, the company’s gensets have long been used by hospitals and airports and are increasingly used to guarantee service continuity in data centers. To address evolving requirements of customers in 120 markets, CGM’s portfolio has expanded to include portable units intended for

ABB Vaasa in Finland is the latest company site to achieve a platinum rating for zero waste to landfill, according to the UL2799A Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Zero Waste Classifications. The facility joins three UL validated ABB sites in Italy and China, as a part of ABB’s commitment to send zero waste to landfill while reducing waste generation by 2030. “We are embedding

As cities grow and energy costs rise, the need for intelligent, eco-friendly buildings is clearer than ever. The Unicorn Phayathai, a landmark development in Bangkok, demonstrates how architects are using ABB technologies to create smart, green buildings that enhance the sustainability of city life. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Unicorn Phayathai is designed to provide a multifunctional hub

Paola Sezenna, an Intelligent Distribution expert at ABB Electrification, works closely with consultants, helping them design hospitals, residential developments and data centers that build intelligent energy management into the power infrastructure. With a deep understanding of green building technologies and certification, we find out how to make buildings more efficient and sustainable.