ABB is a global technology company specialising in electrification and automation, formed in 1988 through the merger of ASEA - founded in 1883 - and Brown, Boveri & Cie, founded in 1891. Headquartered with operations worldwide, the company employs around 110,000 people and generates annual revenues exceeding $33 billion.
The company's technical work spans four main divisions: electrification, automation, motion, and robotics. Its product portfolio includes smart electrical distribution systems, industrial automation technologies, motors and drives, and advanced robotics used across manufacturing and other industrial sectors. ABB serves industries involved in energy transition, sustainable mobility, and broader industrial transformation.
R&D sits at the centre of ABB's operations, with the company investing 4–5% of annual revenues in research and development each year. This work connects traditional engineering expertise with digitalization, supporting the development of more resource-efficient industrial systems.
ABB is the title partner of the Formula E electric racing series. The company operates across markets worldwide, working with customers in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.
