Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann visited ABB's electrification products factory in Beijing during his state visit to China, accompanied by a delegation of business people and representatives from the Swiss science and research field.
ABB Chairman Peter Voser and Chunyuan Gu, President of ABB China Ltd., welcomed the delegation and presented an overview of ABB's operations in China during the tour of ABB LV Installation Materials Co., Ltd.
"This year ABB celebrates its 125th anniversary in Switzerland, while its excellent relationship to China dates back to 1907 when it delivered the first steam boiler to the country. China and Switzerland have a lot to offer each other to continue to drive innovation," Voser said. "In this way our countries have a good opportunity to accelerate productivity growth and offset some of the longer-term trends that threaten growth and prosperity. ABB's smart technologies and solutions fit perfectly with the development of the 10 key areas listed in the 'Made in China 2025' plan."
"Furthermore, we see education and training as one of the most important areas in which China and Switzerland can work together. Switzerland and ABB have a long-standing experience and knowledge of vocational training. The Swiss apprenticeship system is one of the reasons for the success of Swiss economy," Voser added.
ABB LV Installation Materials was established in November 1994, and produces enclosure and electrical wiring accessories that are used by utilities, industry, and transportation and infrastructure companies in China and around the world. Its customers in China include Daimler-Benz Beijing Benz Automotive Co., which uses distribution and control solutions that meet the very high technical requirements guaranteeing safety and stability of electric output.
ABB is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people. ABB has a full range of business activities in China, including R&D, manufacturing, sales and services, with 18,000 employees, 40 local companies, and an extensive sales and service network across 147 cities.
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