ABB acquires the Trasfor Group and expands its transformer business

ABB收购Trasfor，扩大其变压器业务

Dry-type transformers and inductors to complement ABB portfolio and help address fast growing markets and applications

干式变压器以及电感器补充了ABB的产品组合，帮助满足快速增长的市场和应用

Zurich, Switzerland, July 11, 2011 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire the Trasfor Group to expand its offering of specialty transformers and address fast growing markets and applications.

瑞士苏黎世7月11日消息——领先的电力和自动化技术集团ABB已经同意收购Trasfor集团，扩大其专业变压器的供应能力，满足快速增长的市场和应用。

Trasfor is a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and inductors for low-voltage and medium-voltage applications. It provides specialty products for drives, railway rolling stock, offshore wind power and other types of power generation based on renewable energy, and in addition supplies a range of industries such as marine, oil and gas.

Trasfor是中低压应用领域干式变压器和电感器的领先制造商。该公司为驱动器、铁路车辆、海上风电以及其他类型的新能源发电提供专业产品，此外，还为海洋、石油和天然气等众多行业提供产品。

The Trasfor Group generated revenues of about $130 million in 2010 with about 380 employees. The company has a manufacturing unit close to Lugano, Switzerland, where it is based, and two additional plants in Italy. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price or any further financial details of the transaction.

Trasfor集团拥有380名员工，2010年营业收入约为1.3亿美元。该公司在靠近其瑞士总部Lugano设有一个生产工厂，在意大利有另外两个工厂。双方没有透露收购价格，也没有透露更多的财务细节。

“This bolt-on acquisition is in line with ABB’s strategy. It will strengthen our transformers business, broaden our customer offering and extend our market presence,” said Bernhard Jucker, head of ABB’s Power Products division. “Trasfor’s energy-efficient product range complements our transformer portfolio and offers scope for synergies and growth.”

ABB电力产品业务部主管Bernhard Jucker表示：“这个链接并购符合ABB的发展战略，这将会加强我们变压器业务的竞争力，拓宽我们的产品供应，扩大市场份额。Trasfor的能效产品业务补充了我们的变压器产品组合，提供了协同效应和增长机会。”

Dry-type transformers are a growing part of the transformer business, and use materials such as resin for insulation instead of oil, making them less flammable and reducing impact on the environment.

干式变压器是变压器业务的增长点，而且使用的材料一般是用绝缘树脂代替绝缘油，使得它们易燃性降低，从而减少对环境的影响。

“We are proud that our technology strengths and people competencies will become part of the ABB Group and see attractive opportunities for business growth and market expansion,” said Gianpaolo Palladini, Chief Executive Officer of Trasfor.

Trasfor首席执行官Gianpaolo Palladini表示：“我们的技术实力和人员能力将成为ABB集团的一部分，对此我们颇感自豪，我们也看到了业务增长和市场扩张的良好机会。”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. ABB expects the closing to be completed during the second half of this year.

该交易还有待监管部门的批准。ABB预计将于今年下半年完成该交易。

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 124,000 people.

ABB是全球领先的电力和自动化技术企业，致力于帮助电力、公共事业和工业客户提高业绩，同时降低对环境的影响。ABB集团业务遍布全球100多个国家，拥有12.4万名员工。