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    ABB today announced a strategic investment through ABB Motion Ventures in OctaiPipe, a UK-based innovator in AI-driven software for optimizing data center cooling systems. The partnership is set to equip data center operators with intelligent tools to achieve substantial energy savings, strengthen operational resilience, and meet the growing demands for sustainability and transparency. The

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    ABB has launched Sensi+ NG, the latest evolution of its innovative multi-gas contaminant analyzer for the biogas and natural gas industries. Building on the success of its first solution, ABB continues to innovate by adding oxygen (O₂) measurement to Sensi+ NG's existing capabilities for trace-level measurement of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), water vapor (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). This addition

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    ABB has been awarded the Platinum medal from EcoVadis with a score of 84 out of a possible 100 points, placing the company among the top one percent of 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. EcoVadis is a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings offering a standardized, data-driven framework that allows companies to compare supplier performance. ABB improved its score by nine points

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    ABB celebró su Capital Markets Day en su vanguardista campus del negocio de Motion en New Berlin (Wisconsin), Estados Unidos. En el evento, el CEO Morten Wierod, el CFO Timo Ihamuotila y los directores de las tres áreas de negocio de ABB presentaron un informe sobre los logros alcanzados hasta la fecha y los planes a futuro, incluyendo cómo ABB ayuda a sus clientes a beneficiarse del creciente

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    ABB today announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed to connect, manage, and optimize building operations. Available across more than 40 countries worldwide, the solution supports key sectors including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government – helping organizations accelerate decarbonization and digital

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    ABB has secured a contract with Helsinki Shipyard to supply a complete electric power and propulsion solution for the Polar Max icebreaker, which is expected to be delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard by 2030. Uniquely, Polar Max will be constructed through an innovative industrial collaboration between Canadian-controlled facilities in Helsinki, Finland and Lévis, Canada.The 22,800-tonne,

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    ABB Canada was honored in the Best Electrical Solution Award category for the ReliaHome™ Smart Panel at the Energy Manager Awards. The smart panel was also voted Most Innovative Solution from all solutions-focused categories. The EM Awards program celebrate excellence in energy efficiency, proactive energy management and decarbonization. ABB ReliaHome™ Smart Panel is a transformative residential

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    ABB has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency to carry out the conceptual development (Phase A) of the Thin Ice Clouds and Far InfraRed Emissions (TICFIRE) instrument. TICFIRE is an integral component of the High-altitude Aerosols, Water Vapour and Clouds (HAWC) satellite mission – a Canadian-led initiative focused on advancing climate science and environmental monitoring. In

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    High order and revenue growth, improved margin and strong free cash flow

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    ABB announced today that it has appointed Christian Nilsson as CFO and member of the Executive Committee effective February 1, 2026. He will succeed Timo Ihamuotila, who has decided to step down from the Executive Committee at the same time and leave ABB at the end of 2026 ensuring a smooth transition. ABB CEO Morten Wierod said: “Timo has played a key role in ABB’s transformation to a more

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    ABB announced today that it is accelerating the development of gigawatt scale next-generation data centers in collaboration with NVIDIA. Innovation will focus on the development and deployment of cutting-edge power solutions needed to create high-efficiency, scalable power delivery for future AI workloads. The research and development projects will support NVIDIA’s planned introduction of 800 VDC

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    ABB announced today that Sami Atiya, President Robotics & Discrete Automation business area and Member of the Executive Committee, will leave ABB by the end of 2026 in line with the announced divestment of the Robotics division to SoftBank Group. As part of the plans, ABB will dissolve its Robotics & Discrete Automation business area as of Q4 2025 and move to three business areas. Sami will step

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    Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ABB today announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion and not pursue its earlier intention to spin-off the business as a separately listed company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and

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    ABB Installation Products is advancing the home EV charging landscape with its new Microlectric® EM Series Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS). Designed to optimize energy distribution without costly electrical upgrades, ABB’s latest EVEMS helps remove barriers to residential charging, making EV ownership more accessible and cost-effective. Increasing EV adoption is leading

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    ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SimGenics, an advanced plant simulator company, to support the development and provision of engineering, training and distributed control system (DCS) simulators for the nuclear energy industry, primarily in North America. The collaboration comes at an important time, with both US and Canadian governments implementing policy frameworks to

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    ABB announced today that it will invest more than CA$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and grid resilience technologies in Canada. The investment in Montreal, Quebec will combine ABB’s existing Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facilities at a new greenfield location. This will enable ABB to meet increasing demand in

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    Record-high order intake and improved business performance

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    ABB has been ranked 14th in TIME’s “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025” and third in Switzerland across all industries. TIME and Statista assessed over 5,000 of the world's largest and most influential companies, considering factors such as revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence. The top 500 companies from 35 countries and 21 industries were identified using a transparent

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    ABB is collaborating with Hydrosat, a company leveraging thermal satellite data and AI to address critical global challenges in food production, security, and natural resource management to develop and manufacture propriety infrared cameras that generate accurately calibrated surface temperature maps, helping to tackle water scarcity. Following the successful launch and in-orbit commissioning of

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    ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HEMERIA, a leading French provider of satellite platforms, to jointly explore developing solutions for space situational awareness (SSA). The agreement was signed at the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, the prime meeting place for the global aerospace industry. Working together, the companies will look into the possibilities for

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    ABB is expanding availability of its Ty-Rap® TyGenic™ antimicrobial detectable cable ties to Canada. The industry’s first two-piece cable ties help reduce the risk of contamination in environments where cleanliness and detection are essential such as food and beverage processing, healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing. ABB’s Ty-Rap® cable ties safely secure everything from electrical cords

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    ABB Canada marked a major milestone on August 27 with the official groundbreaking of our new 340,000-square-foot manufacturing and R&D facility in the South Shore of Montreal, Quebec. Why it matters : As announced earlier this month, this investment of over $130 million CAD represents ABB’s largest investment in Canada to date and will support local innovation in electrical manufacturing. At the

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    The integration of smart technology, energy management systems and enhanced security features is reshaping the Canadian electrical industry. These installations often require electricians to work with new systems and products under tight project timelines, especially in high-demand sectors such as healthcare and commercial construction. To streamline installations, ABB Installation Products

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    As Canada’s construction industry prepares for long-term growth, durable, locally produced materials and efficient installation methods are propelling the industry forward. An essential component of building electrical systems, ABB Installation Products engineered new Carlon® Flex-Plus® Blue electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT) two-piece fittings to help speed and simplify conduit installations

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    Every minute, the world discards 1.2 million plastic bottles - with a staggering 91% of plastic not being recycled. In 2024 alone, humanity produced an estimated 400 million tons of plastic waste [1]. ABB addresses this challenge through our technologies and collaborative solutions, both in our sites and with customers.

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    ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation – an integrated green hydrogen production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean fuel source for existing hydrogen users and heavy

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    Net zero goals are being set around the globe, with many countries targeting partial to complete emission reductions in the near future. Nearly every industry is engaging in these efforts and driving initiatives to move their goals forward. Rail in Canada is making progress on the path to decarbonization – with governments, industry, and stakeholders rethinking the future of this vital sector. For

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    On February 10, 2025, ABB will launch its previously announced new share buyback program of up to $1.5 billion. Based on the current ABB share price this represents a maximum of approximately 27.6 million shares. The maximum number of shares that may be repurchased under this new program on any given trading day is 663,417. This new program is consistent with ABB’s capital allocation principles

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    Ending record-high 2024 with strong order growth and positive 2025 outlook

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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

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    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

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    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

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    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,

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    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

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carley-tietolman
Carley Tietolman

Communications Manager, Canada
+1 (514) 348 4452
carley.tietolman@ca.abb.com

mylene-dumoulin
Mylène Dumoulin

External Communications and Brand Governance, Canada
+1 (514) 237 6153
mylene.dumoulin@ca.abb.com

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