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Working for a sustainable worldABB in Finland 2012

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In 2011, the power saved by our drives cut global carbon dioxide emissions by 260 million tons.

For wind power, our induction and synchronous generators lower carbon dioxide emissions and help save the environment even more.

Our building automation technology (KNX) cuts up to 30% from the energy consumption of homes and facilities.

ABB’s solutions and applications are used in many fields deeply integrated in our everyday life. ABB technologies are used in homes, facilities, factories, power plants, trains, ships and even at the bottom of the sea.

ABB leads the way in smart grids: reliable distribution of electricity, energy efficiency and energy production based on renewable energy sources are the very core of our expertise.

Our industrial solutions and applications improve the effi-ciency, quality and safety of the customers’ processes – and save energy. We also offer the maintenance service for sup-porting the efficiency of the customer’s production equipment throughout its service life.

The greatest challenges of the future lie in climate change and the increased dependence on electricity. We cannot provide all the answers alone, but our products and solutions play a major role in coping with these challenges now and in the future. This brochure introduces you to ABB’s solution offering and operations in Finland.

Tauno HeinolaCountry ManagerABB Oy

Our transmission systems deliver electricity efficiently over thousands of kilometers.

Our network management solutions keep electricity moving all around the world. We offer the right equipment for high quality power transmission and distribution even in extreme weather conditions.

Power and productivityfor a better world

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

Turnover 2011 EUR 2,348 million Research and development 2011 EUR 163 million

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Power ProductsThe division primarily serves electric utilities, as well as gas and water utilities and industrial and commercial customers, with a wide range of products and services to facilitate power generation, transmission and distribution. Key technologies include high- and medium-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers for a range of cur-rent ratings and voltage levels, power, distribu-tion, traction and other special transformers, as well as products to help transmit and distribute electricity efficiently and reliably, maintain power quality as well as control and manage electrical networks.

ABB products, systems and services guarantee reliable power transmission and distribution from production to end customers

Service The ABB Service business unit offers exten-sive maintenance services for industries and utility companies. The equipment and system maintenance contracts include planning and implementation of preventive maintenance, maintenance services, spare parts, train-ing and monitoring using indicators selected together with the customer. As a leading pro-vider of technology, ABB is able to assume responsibility for efficient production opera-tions throughout the life cycle of the produc-tion equipment.

Power SystemsThe division delivers solutions across the pow-er value chain. This includes system solutions for power generation, transmission technolo-gies like HVDC and FACTS, substations and distribution technologies for network manage-ment. The scope of a typical turnkey project includes design, system engineering, supply, installation, commissioning and testing. We integrate products from our own Power Prod-ucts division and external suppliers, adding value through domain expertise, engineering, project management and life cycle support services.

Discrete Automation and MotionThis division provides products, solutions and related services that increase industrial productivity and energy efficiency. Its motors, generators, drives, programmable logic con-trollers (PLCs), power electronics and robotics provide power, motion and control for a wide range of automation applications.The lead-ing position in wind generators and a growing offering in solar complement the industrial focus, leveraging joint technology, channels and operations platforms.

Low Voltage ProductsThe Low Voltage Products division manufac-tures low-voltage circuit breakers, switches, control products, wiring accessories, enclo-sures and cable systems to protect people, installations and electronic equipment from electrical overload. The division further makes KNX systems that integrate and automate a building’s electrical installations, ventilation systems, and security and data communica-tion networks.

Process AutomationThe main focus of this ABB business is to pro-vide customers with products and solutions for instrumentation, automation and optimiza-tion of industrial processes. The industries served include oil and gas, power, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, metals and minerals, marine and turbocharging. Key customer benefits include improved asset pro-ductivity and energy savings.

ABB core operations


The biggest energy challenges are increasing demand, availability, price and climate change. Improvement of energy efficiency on a global scale is the fastest, cheapest and most sustainable way to cut greenhouse emissions and guarantee the availability of energy.

Industrial control systemsABB delivers software and control systems to boost the oper-ations of power plants and industrial production units. With these systems, various industries can achieve top efficiency, steady quality and effective prediction of maintenance needs. A successful combination of control systems, efficient electri-cal motors and drives can multiply the energy savings. More than 40% of global consumption of electricity takes place in industry; electrical motors are responsible for two-thirds of the total. They are the tireless machines that keep industry going, and can be best controlled by drives. Drives may lower the energy consumption of pump, fan and conveyer motors by 50%.

ABB’s products, systems and services help customers produce and deliver more products and electricity per spent energy unit. ABB technology doubles the energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency, high industrial productivity and smart grids are the core of ABB expertise.

Lower investments and lower life cycle costsProducts, systems and services developed for process control, protection and operation help industrial customers improve the availability, productivity and energy efficiency of factories. As a leading provider of technology, ABB is able to assume responsibility for efficient production operations throughout the life cycle of the production equipment. Prod-uct maintenance is a major area of focus for our customer services. The offering ranges from individual device and sys-tem maintenance services to the complete ABB Full Service® solution.

1 | At an ABB charging station a car can be charged in 15

minutes to drive more than 100 kilometers. 2 | A vessel with

an ABB Azipod® propulsion system saves up to 20% of fuel

compared to traditional propellers. The system could reduce

the carbon dioxide emissions of a typical Baltic Sea

passenger ship by 10,000 tons per year. 3 | Maintenance and

production efficiency services improve the availability and

performance of industrial processes.

Sustainable energy for the world

Building a smarter gridRenewable energy sources, improved energy efficiency and consumers’ prospects of managing their own energy usage mean significant changes in power networks.

Distributed power generation based on renewable energy sources is an integral part of a smart grid. It is a necessary response to the growing need for electricity and helps lower greenhouse emissions together with energy efficiency. Our advanced control and storage technology allows us to make major improvements to the reliability of the grid.

Together with renewable energy sources, reliability of power distribution is a core component of a smart grid. New distri-bution network technologies such as remote monitoring and control, automatic switching and fast location of faults are what we do best. They improve the quality of electricity, short-en outages and keep maintenance operations efficient.

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Smart motor control systems alone could save 1,718 billion

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1 | In 2011, our drives saved a total of 310 MWh of electric-ity around the world. The amount corresponds to the annual consumption of 75 million western families. The savings cut about 260 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, which corresponds to the annual emissions of more than 65 million cars.

2 | Thanks to the ABB building automation system, the lighting of the Helsinki Music Centre requires up to 30% less energy.

3 | The power produced by the solar power plant on the roof of the ABB Pitäjänmäki facilities helps balance the fac-tory’s consumption peaks. Solar energy also keeps the fac-tory’s forklift trucks running.

Sustainability is about balancing economic success, environmental stewardship and social progress.

Products and systems developed and manufactured by ABB save raw materials and energy while improving efficiency.

Sustainable development – an integral part of our business

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4 | Our offices and factories are safe and healthy working environments. We aim at zero accidents. All of our 7,000 employees in Finland have completed the national occupa-tional safety card training.

5 | ABB connects wind power plants to the grid and delivers remote control systems, transformers and power transmission systems for offshore wind farms.

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A better world begins with you

Work with the bestABB is a technological leader who operates at the very peak of technological development. A significant part of our prod-ucts and services have been developed in the last four to five years. In Finland, ABB employs thousands of R&D engineers, many of them the top experts of their fields in the world. In 2011 alone we invested EUR 163 million in product develop-ment operations in Finland.

Leading-edge technologyABB is a synonym for sophisticated technology. Based on skilled, long-term experience and built on a healthy entrepre-neurial foundation, we are trusted to deliver reliable and pow-erful performance – through our clients to the modern world.

InclusiveABB is at home everywhere. We act as a global family, strongly relying on each other and inspired by our diversity. Our successful worldwide presence is based on our spirit of openness, tolerance and inclusiveness – and on our ability to orchestrate our multi-cultural network.

Passionate ABB is driven by passion and commitment. We never give up, and we are determined to inspire our customers as well as our employees. ABB is a cradle for innovation. We continu-ously strengthen our reputation as an attractive global player that is full of ideas and driven by the pioneering spirit that has been its hallmark from the start.

Competence developmentWe offer our personnel the opportunity to develop as a part of an international and innovative organization. Each member of our organization plays an important role in keeping ABB at the top of technological advancement. For ABB, the develop-ment and well-being of the personnel is a priority. In 2011, we spent EUR 10 million on the development of our personnel in Finland.

When working in a global company, you gain both domestic and international experience. A personal development plan supports your career and helps you achieve your objectives.

Responsibility, respect and determination are important principles of our operations and help support the traditional strengths of ABB: technological leadership, a visionary attitude and the ability to operate on a global scale.

ABB for studentsThe young are important for our future. Active cooperation with various educational institutions has given us a positive employer image among students. We offer many opportunities for working life experience through internships, diploma work and company visits. We also have trainee programs as well as international work opportunities and internships.

Check out ABB as an employer at www.abb.com/careers or www.facebook.com/aroundABB

We invest in the development and well-being of our personnel.

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