Group press release 2022-07-29 ABB to spin off its Accelleron turbocharging business Following a decision by its Board of Directors, ABB today announces its intention to spin off Accelleron (formerly ABB Turbocharging), its market-leading turbocharging division, by way of a dividend in kind of Accelleron Industries Ltd’s shares to ABB’s shareholders. Accelleron’s listing on SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich is planned for October 3, 2022, and is subject to, among others, approval by
Press Release | United States 2022-07-16 ABB Joins Better Climate Challenge to Strengthen Clean Energy Economy ABB announced today that it has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, committing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 percent within 10 years in the United States. This action further solidifies the company’s leadership position in the effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change, while strengthening the clean energy economy and helping to
Group press release 2022-07-13 ABB Formula E bites into e-mobility myths in the Big Apple The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this weekend to the Red Hook Neighborhood of New York City for the fifth time. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Manhattan skyline, the Red Hook Circuit winds around the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, under the gaze of Lady Liberty. The 14-turn, 2.32 km course combines high-speed turns, straightaways and hairpins to create a thrilling and
Press Release | United States 2022-06-29 ABB Smart Building’s AI-Powered SaaS Increases Energy Efficiency, Reduces Carbon Footprint • Universal artificial intelligence solution uses existing data to optimize HVAC control, delivering energy savings up to 25 percent in first three months • Fosters preemptive HVAC functionality, extending equipment service life by up to 50 percent • Enables up to 40 percent reduction in carbon footprint to support ESG targets ABB Smart Buildings today announced ABB Ability™ BE
Press Release | United States 2022-06-28 70% of US businesses looking to bring production closer to home, robotic automation and workforce upskilling essential to return of operations In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disputes, raw materials shortages and trade issues that have rocked global economies and supply chains, a majority of U.S.-based companies are planning to relocate production closer to home. Surveying 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB found that 70% of U.S. businesses are planning changes in their operations, with 37% planning to bring
Press Release | United States 2022-06-28 ABB’s new Ty-Rap® TyGenic™ antimicrobial detectable cable ties help cut contamination risk The cost of contamination can add up, averaging between $10-30 million in direct costs of a recall, plus lost sales, customer confidence and more. In facilities where bacteria reduction and detectability are critical, a standard cable tie may go unidentified in product and its notched design can be a home for microorganisms. To help reduce risk in contamination-sensitive environments such as food
Group press release 2022-06-21 ABB E-mobility opens its largest DC fast charger production facility in Italy ABB E-mobility has today strengthened its position as the world leader in EV charging solutions with the opening of the company’s largest DC fast charger production site to date - the E-mobility Centre of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of all transport sectors and exemplifying ABB
Press release 2022-06-15 Amphenol and ABB alliance keeps global transportation moving Connecting and protecting electrical wiring is essential to the performance and power of interconnected systems. As more applications integrate cable and conduit technology, Amphenol, a global industrial leader in connectors and specialized cable assemblies, and ABB Installation Products are working together on high-performance electrical solutions to meet the evolving needs of e-mobility,
Press release 2022-06-09 New partner program from ABB accelerates and simplifies the adoption of technologies for sustainable commercial buildings ABB today announced BE Partners, a partner program designed to offer solution providers in the commercial building sector the opportunity to join the ABB Ability™ Building Ecosystem to drive forward the future of sustainable and decarbonized buildings. With commercial buildings representing more than 10 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions, this issue is taking on greater urgency for
Press release 2022-05-23 New ReliaGear™ busway is lighter, smaller, easier to modify ABB’s new low voltage ReliaGear™ busway combines benefits of the proven Spectra™ series busway, the sophisticated technology of the SACE® Tmax® XT circuit breaker, and fused switch in a plug-in unit. With a sleek modern look, ReliaGear busway is a custom designed, modular electrical power distribution system available in both feeder and plug-in styles. “ReliaGear busway was developed based on