ABB to expand power products manufacturing base in India

摘要

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will invest around Rs. 250 crore to build newfacilities in India to manufacture high-voltage power products and transformers. The expansion is part of ABB's strategy to develop, manufacture and market products that meet the needs of Indian customers, as well as serving as an export hub. The facilities will be located in Savli near Vadodara, Gujarat and produce high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and PASS (plug and switch system) hybrid switchgear as well as dry-type and oil immersed distribution transformers. The facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2012.A pioneer in GIS technology, ABB's latest series can offer space savings of up to 90 per cent compared to conventional air-insulated switchgear. Its low-weight, robust design enables the equipment to be deployed even in harsh conditions and enhances system reliability, efficiency and minimizes maintenance needs.