Hitachi wolle den Hauptsitz der Sparte Hitachi-ABB Power Grids in der . Leverage global customer base of ABB’s power grids business across Hitachi’s all business areas beyond the energy solutions business Build an energy platform by combining global No.1 power grids business with Hitachi’s digital technology Expand and strengthen energy solutions business globally Auch die Forschung und Entwicklung der Division sowie die Produktionsstandorte sollen erhalten bleiben. Hitachi, which announced in December 2018 it would acquire ABB’s power grids business, expects to complete the purchase in the first half of 2020. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years pf combined heritage and experience. Hitachi is to acquire an 80.1% stake in the power grids division and has also entered into a purchase option for the remaining 19.9% share, turning power grids into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi. By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Leverage global customer base of ABB’s power grids business across Hitachi’s all business areas beyond the energy solutions business Build an energy platform by combining global No.1 power grids business with Hitachi’s digital technology Expand and strengthen energy solutions business globally Schweiz behalten. Our Power Grids business is a global leader in power technologies and aspires to be the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. In the fast-changing world of energy infrastructure, with a shifting customer landscape and the need for financing and increased government influence, ABB believes Hitachi is a great partner for Power Grids.

Hitachi’s existing power systems business includes wind power generation and nuclear power generation. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV).
Hitachi will acquire an 80.1% stake in the power grids business, making it a consolidated subsidiary. By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. As a stable and long-term committed partner, Hitachi can further strengthen the business, providing it with access to new and growing markets. Hitachi Ltd.’s takeover of ABB Ltd.’s power grid division for about $6.4 billion would be the Japanese conglomerate’s biggest-ever deal as it shifts focus from nuclear plants to the higher-growth market for electricity networks. Hitachi also has a transmission and distribution system business unit. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture. It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids.
Venu Nuguri, senior group VP, Power Grids Business, South Asia, MEA, ABB tells MECN that the $11 billion deal ABB had signed with Japan’s Hitachi at the end of last year, will help both companies find business opportunities in new and growing markets.