ABB expands electrification portfolio with acquisition of Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China

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ABB Acquires Siemens’ Wiring Accessories Business in China:

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, the company’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

ABB announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China. The acquisition will broaden the company’s market reach and complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings.

The offering the company is acquiring includes wiring accessories, smart home systems, smart door locks, and further peripheral home automation products, which will continue with the Siemens brand under terms of a licensing agreement.

The acquisition will also give access to a wide distribution network across 230 cities in China and provide additional expertise from regional sales, manufacturing operations, and management teams. Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China generated more than $150 million in revenues in 2023 and includes more than 350 employees. The business will be margin accretive to ABB and the transaction is expected to close within the next twelve months. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“This acquisition reflects our strategic focus and commitment to growth in China,” said Mike Mustapha, President of the company Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. “With the new channel to market and expanded offering, we can deliver a full range of the company building automation and energy distribution solutions, enriching customers’ options for safe and reliable smart buildings technology.”

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