ABB Group: Empowering a Sustainable and Automated Future

ABB Group is a global technology leader specializing in electrification and automation, dedicated to enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient world. With a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees, ABB combines engineering expertise with digital innovation to drive industrial transformation.

Company Overview and History

Founded in 1988 through the merger of Sweden’s ASEA (established in 1883) and Switzerland’s Brown, Boveri & Cie (established in 1891), ABB has a rich heritage in electrical engineering. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company has evolved into a pioneer in power and automation technologies, consistently delivering solutions that enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. ABB’s commitment to innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner across various industries.

Leadership

As of August 2024, ABB is led by CEO Morten Wierod, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within the company, including leadership positions in the Electrification and Motion business areas. Wierod’s strategic vision focuses on maintaining ABB’s decentralized operating model, known as the “ABB Way,” and driving growth through investments and acquisitions. Under his leadership, ABB continues to strengthen its position as a global technology leader.

Industries Served

ABB serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, energy, metals and mining, pulp and paper, and marine. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across these sectors. For instance, ABB’s automation technologies help automotive manufacturers streamline production processes, while its electrification solutions support the energy sector’s transition to renewable sources.

Products and Services

ABB offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that cater to various industrial needs. Key offerings include:

• Electrification Products: Circuit breakers, switches, enclosures, and distribution boards that ensure safe and reliable power distribution.
• Motion: Motors, generators, drives, and mechanical power transmission products that improve energy efficiency and productivity.
• Robotics & Discrete Automation: Industrial robots and machine automation solutions that enhance manufacturing flexibility and performance.
• Process Automation: Integrated solutions for control, safety, and asset management that optimize operations in industries like oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation.

ABB Offerings C&C Supports

1. Power Protection

ABB provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-efficiency, reliable power protection solutions. As a global leader in power infrastructure, ABB is dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted power for critical operations. The company’s power distribution and switching systems deliver electricity precisely where it’s needed, while its power conditioning equipment maintains optimal power quality throughout the process. In the event of a disruption, ABB’s uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) engage instantly and seamlessly, allowing operations to continue without interruption.

• Three-phase standalone UPS
• Three-phase modular UPS
• High-power UPS
• Industrial UPS
• Medium voltage UPS

2. Power Switching and Power Distribution offering

Reliable, clean, and efficient uninterrupted power is essential to mission-critical operations. ABB addresses this need with advanced power switching and distribution solutions that redefine reliability through exceptional configurability for a wide range of equipment loads. ABB’s power distribution units deliver dependable and adaptable power distribution, offering near-limitless configurations of panelboards and sub-feed breakers to accommodate virtually any load requirement. Engineered with fault-tolerant architecture at their core, ABB’s static transfer switches are designed to eliminate single points of failure that could impact critical systems. By integrating innovative digital signal processing with a patented transfer algorithm, these switches ensure continuous access to viable power sources, supporting uninterrupted operation even in the most demanding environments.

• Static Transfer Switches
• Power Distribution Units
• Remote Power Panels
• Power management and monitoring
• Power Distribution Services

3. Automatic Transfer Switches

Automatic Switching Between Power Sources. ABB provides a range of automatic transfer switches (ATS) rated from 40 to 1600 amperes, designed to ensure seamless switching between power sources. Engineered for versatility, these ATS solutions are well-suited for a wide array of applications, including industrial facilities, ports, airports, and data centers. With robust features and advanced functionality, ABB’s ATS offerings deliver reliable performance in critical power environments.

• Compact ATS
• TruONE ATS
• Zenith T-series ATS

4. ReliaGrid™ Paralleling Switchgear Solution

ABB Paralleling Switchgear (PSG): Integrated Power Control for Critical Applications

ABB’s Paralleling Switchgear (PSG) is a fully integrated solution that combines protection, metering, control, and switching elements to ensure continuous power availability, monitoring, and management by seamlessly paralleling multiple power sources.

Acting as the control center for power systems, PSG integrates ABB medium- and low-voltage switchgear with third-party devices—including PLCs, synchronizers, generator controllers, relays, SCADA, UPS, and ATS—to deliver turnkey control across simple to complex applications.

Key Capabilities:

• Automatic control of multiple MV/LV switchgear and generators
• Emergency power availability within 10 seconds
• Load add/shed based on system demand
• Generator optimization, soft loading/unloading, and synchronization
• Integration with SCADA, EPMS, and BMS
• Manual override capabilities and remote HMI access
• UL certified designs with NEMA enclosures

Applications include: Standby power, prime power, utility paralleling, peak shaving, and soft/open/closed transitions.

Benefits:

• Increased system reliability and uptime
• Seamless, uninterruptible maintenance
• Centralized monitoring and control
• Optimized operational costs and energy usage
• Customizable to project-specific needs

Partner with C&C Technology Group

As an authorized partner of ABB, C&C Technology Group is uniquely positioned to deliver ABB’s cutting-edge solutions to your organization. Our team of experts can help you navigate ABB’s extensive product portfolio, ensuring you select the right technologies to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to explore how ABB’s innovations can drive your operations’ efficiency, sustainability, and growth.