• ABB Motors and Generators China hosted a media open day, sharing updates on energy-efficiency products and factory operations
• ABB upgraded a couple of their high-efficiency motors and generators, helping customers step into a leaner and cleaner future
• ABB Motors and Generators China marks 20th and 30th anniversaries, reinforcing long-term commitment to the Chinese market
On April 8, ABB Motors & Generators China marked its significant anniversary milestone by hosting a media open day at the Shanghai site, celebrating 30 years of IEC low-voltage motors, and 20 years of large motors and generators manufactured in China. The event brought together public and industry media representatives for an exclusive tour of ABB’s manufacturing sites, showcasing the company’s latest technology innovations, market trends, and its ongoing commitment to innovative and high-efficiency technologies.
With electric motors accounting for approximately 60% of total electricity consumption in China, there is significant potential for energy savings and emissions reduction. As a key supporter of China’s energy transition, ABB is committed to helping customers enhance energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative solutions.
Upgrade high-efficiency motors and generators across industries
ABB introduced the latest product portfolio of high-efficiency motors and generators, designed to meet the evolving demands of industries undergoing the energy transition. This year, ABB has upgraded its China-developed and produced ability, launching the AMZ 1400 permanent magnet shaft generators and IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, setting new industry benchmarks in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
“Since 2005, ABB Large Motors and Generators has built a comprehensive local value chain covering R&D, production, and service.” Bob Yang, Large Motors and Generators regional division manager, Asia, said. “ABB’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market can be seen through the portfolio of motors and generators that has been widely adopted across industries. As a trusted partner in China’s energy transition, ABB will continue leveraging innovative technologies to drive China’s sustainable and new quality productive development.”
“ABB IEC LV motors has consistently prioritized technological innovation since entering China in 1995.” Luo Hui, ABB IEC LV Motor China Local Division Manager said. “In 2021, we launched the ‘JiaoLoong’ project, empowering our local R&D teams to develop market-specific motors. This year, ABB is taking another leap forward by introducing new ranges of highly efficient IEC LV motors, tailored for the food & beverage, water, HVAC, and chemical, oil and gas industries. These solutions will help keep customer’s operations running smoothly and become more productive, efficient and sustainable so they can outperform."
Zero-carbon factories operate for sustainability
Media Open Day at the ABB Motors and Generators Factory, Shanghai, China 
Media Open Day at the ABB Motors and Generators Factory, Shanghai, China
ABB is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. While helping industries energy transition, ABB aims to achieve its own net-zero emissions targets by 2030.
By adopting renewable energy sources and replacing traditional motors with high-efficiency technologies, ABB Motors and Generators China is actively reducing its own carbon footprint. Both our manufacturing sites have been recognized as “Zero-Carbon Factories” by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, serving as industry benchmarks for sustainable manufacturing. This achievement underscores ABB’s ability to provide a scalable and replicable model for low-carbon transformation across various industries.
Looking ahead, ABB Motors & Generators China will continue advancing high-efficiency motor technology and zero-carbon factory operations, helping industries outrun- leaner and leaner. Through continuous innovation and strategic investments, ABB China will continue supporting the industrial transformation, reinforcing its commitment to a productive and more energy-efficient future.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 23,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion
