- ABB invests $1.65M to open its first Canadian repair service for drives in Milton (Ontario), strengthening local service capabilities for the industry.
- State-of-the-art Drive Service Workshop closer to customers will cut turnaround times by up to four weeks, reducing logistics costs and emissions.
- The new facility expands ABB’s service portfolio and creates jobs to support Ontario’s industrial growth
ABB announced today the opening of Canada’s first Drive Service Workshop (DSW). Backed by a $1.65 million investment and creation of new skilled jobs, the state-of-the-art facility reinforces ABB’s position as a trusted partner to local industries.
The new Milton DSW strengthens customer care, delivering advanced maintenance and diagnostic services closer to where industrial players are located, while fostering expertise in next-generation service technologies. It also establishes a strategic hub for future growth in Canada’s industrial landscape.
Companies will benefit from a fast turnaround, local tracking, and measurable sustainability gains. Local drive repairs will cut lead times by up to four weeks, reducing logistics costs and boosting operational efficiency. Local tracking will increase visibility throughout the process, giving customers peace of mind. The Drives Service Workshop repair helps avoid up to 80% in carbon emissions compared to the replacement of a completely new drive. And, by eliminating international shipping, the workshop will also reduce an estimated 370 tCO₂e annually of emissions tied to transport. This investment reinforces ABB’s commitment to sustainable operations, turning circular practices into strategic advantages.
“This new facility demonstrates how ABB is helping industries outrun - leaner and cleaner,” said Hugues Therrien, Division Manager, ABB Motion Services, Canada. “By bringing services closer to our customers, we are reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting circularity goals.”
More than a repair shop, the Milton DSW is a cornerstone for ABB’s future service portfolio growth in Canada—paving the way for modernization, digital-enabled services, and strengthening ABB’s leadership in motors, generators and drives.
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 around 110,000 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
