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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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    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,


DateTitleMedia
2026 Jan. 10Le Soleil (available in French only)
2026 Jan. 9ConnectCRE
2025 Dec. 24Spectroscopy 
2025 Dec. 17Financial Post
2025 Dec. 17SpaceQ
2025 Dec. 10Energi Media
2025 Aug. 13La Voix de l'Est (available in French only)
2025 Aug. 7Journal de Montréal (available in French only)
2025 Aug. 598.5 FM (available in French only)
2025 Aug. 5La Presse (available in French only)
2024 Nov. 15Employees energize their own careers at ABB CanadaCanada's Top 100 Employers (2025) Magazine
2023 Sept. 21How Smart Buildings Are Contributing to Canada’s Path to Net ZeroInnovating Canada
2023 Sept. 12Digitalization enables business energy efficiency, growth: ABB Canada Sustainable Biz Canada
2023 Apr. 18 Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers The Globe and Mail
2023 Jan. 24ABB Canada scores big with early talent programs The Globe and Mail

2022 Jan. 13

Lyne Fotchin remporte la bourse ABB, attribuée par Électro-Fédération Canadafrom Innovating Canada

Électricité Plus (available in French only)

2021 Dec. 16

The Race Is On: Accelerating a Sustainable Future for Canada 

Innovating Canada

 

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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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