The most recent addition to ABB Philippines' line of Distribution Solutions Products

ABB PH executives, ABB global experts, and Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Alain Gaschen (6th from left) gather together during ABB's trade and product launch at SEDA BGC.

The latest distribution solutions products from ABB, the world's leading technology company, were recently introduced to the Philippine market. The medium-voltage (MV) sensors from ABB will contribute to the provision of a secure and long-lasting power supply that will also lower energy consumption and emissions.

Alain Gaschen, the Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines, was at the trade launch with ABB global experts who talked about the benefits of other ABB products. In addition to the distinguished guest of honor and international speakers, prominent local utility companies have joined forces to support the event.

His Excellency Alain Gaschen, Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines, delivers a congratulatory message during ABB's trade launch

Medium-voltage (MV) sensors from technology pioneer ABB were recently introduced in the nation. Alain Gaschen, the Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines, attended the product's trade launch, which also included prominent utility companies from the region.

The ABB product launch is evidence of Swiss companies' increased interest in the Philippine market following the opening of the economy following the pandemic, the ambassador said.

Lukas Cesky, Product Specialist, MV instrument transformers and sensors, ABB Czech Republic

Roman Gvritishvili, Product Marketing Manager, ABB Czech Republic

Harlem Tsai, Digital Substation Product - Global Product Marketing Manager (SAS region), ABB Finland

Nilesh Bauskar, Senior Marketing Manager - International Marketing, Indoor and Outdoor Products, Distribution Solutions, ABB India presented the advantages of ABB products during the event.

After the trade launch, a media roundtable followed with Cesky and Gvritishvili answering queries from members of the Philippine press.

 

Nilesh Bauskar, Senior Marketing Manager - International Marketing, Indoor and Outdoor Products, Distribution Solutions, ABB India

ABB MV Sensors Features and Benefits

According to Cesky, ABB’s advanced sensors are helping customers to deliver a safe and sustainable power supply 24/7. It has an easy and fast engineering process, short delivery time, flexibility, and reliability. 

ABB’s MV sensors are also designed for applications which provide increasing levels of remote control and communication, key to helping industries and utilities to integrate higher levels of renewable energy resources to reduce emissions and cut energy costs.

Harlem Tsai, Digital Substation Product - Global Product Marketing Manager (SAS region), ABB Finland

Addressing the Rising Demand for MV Sensors

Demand for the product has doubled since 2018 and is expected to increase significantly over the next five years. This prompted the company to invest 1.1 million USD in a new, state-of-the-art sensor production line at its Brno Instrument Transformers and Sensors factory in the Czech Republic.

His Excellency Alain Gaschen, Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines, delivers a congratulatory message during ABB's trade launch

At 15,000 sq. Brno is currently the largest facility of its kind in the world by meters. By 2026, the new production line will increase production of Medium Voltage (MV) sensors by almost 100 percent, reaching 100,000 units annually.

Installations all over the world have utilized Brno factory sensors, including a recent project in which 12,000 sensors were installed to improve the energy efficiency and stability of the electricity grid in Northern Cairo. Due to their smaller size and safer use, they are ideal for replacing older instrument transformers.

Lukas Cesky, Product Specialist, MV Instrument Transformers and Sensors, ABB Czech Republic

The new automated production line at Brno will increase its capacity to produce a record-breaking number of sensors annually in response to rising demand for digital switchgear and the overall push to incorporate more renewable energy sources.

The ever-increasing use of MV switchgear is driving a record amount of demand. From the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, 828 meters above Dubai to the depths of the London Underground, MV switchgear from ABB's other production plant in Brno has been used in installations all over the world.

The vast ABB Brno plant, which has been in operation for 135 years and employs nearly 2000 people, has seven distinct units spread out across two locations. This includes the European's largest Medium Voltage Switchgear factory and the Instrument Transformers and Sensors factory.

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