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ABB to supply ultrahigh-voltage DC transmission system to Power Grid
23 Dec 2011
The system will be the world's first multi-terminal ultrahigh-voltage transmission with a converter capacity of 8,000 MW, the highest ever built
ABB to construct $900mn Agra-North East power superhighway
25 Mar 2011
ABB has been selected to deliver an ultra-high-voltage, direct-current transmission system that will connect hydro power sources in the country’s north-east to a distribution centre at Agra.
ABB to buy out Indian subsidiary for Rs400 crore
11 Mar 2011
ABB extends $4.2-bn takeover offer for Baldor Electric
11 Jan 2011
Swiss power and automation technology group ABB Ltd, yesterday extended its closing date for its $4.2-billion tender offer for US-based electrical motor maker Baldor Electric Company to 19 January
ABB to acquire electrical motor maker Baldor Electric for $4.2 billion
01 Dec 2010
The acquisition will close a gap in ABB's automation portfolio in North America, while also adding a growing and profitable mechanical power transmission business to its global operations
ABB hikes stake in Indian arm to 75 per cent
28 Jul 2010
ABB sets up £860 million bidding battle for UK’s Chloride with Emerson Electric
08 Jun 2010
Swiss ower and automation technology group ABB today said it was acquiring the UK-based Chloride for £860 million, rivalling Emerson's £723-million bid
ABB wins $22 million power order in India
10 Mar 2010
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