• Purchase will allow ABB’s Motion business unit to integrate specialized transformers into its current motors and drives portfolio, enhancing powertrain optimization
• Strengthens ABB’s market position and supply chain robustness amid surging global electricity consumption through integrated internal solutions
• Specialized transformers encompass converter and rectifier models tailored for motor-driven and non-motor industrial applications

ABB has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Specialtrasfo S.p.A., a privately-held Italian manufacturer of specialized medium voltage (MV) transformers, including converter and rectifier transformers, with installations across more than 70 countries. These specialized transformers are custom-designed components critical for industrial and energy applications, ensuring efficient power conversion, precise control, and system reliability. The acquisition enables ABB to deliver fully integrated powertrain solutions meeting stringent customer requirements, accelerating response times and operational agility. The transaction is anticipated to finalize in Q3 2026, pending standard regulatory clearances, with integration into ABB’s Motion High Power division. Financial details remain confidential.

Established in 1946, Specialtrasfo maintains its headquarters in the Milan region (Agrate Brianza) and operates three production facilities in northern Italy employing 130 individuals. The company reported annual revenues of approximately €80 million in 2025, with ABB accounting for roughly 50% of its sales through integrated product offerings. The acquired portfolio focuses on specialized transformers for diverse industrial sectors including energy, marine, metals, mining, industrial processing, and offshore applications, adding a strategic component to ABB’s powertrain solutions and reinforcing its role as a preferred provider of integrated high-performance systems.

“The long-standing commercial partnership between ABB and Specialtrasfo demonstrates our confidence in their technical expertise and the proven quality of their transformer technology,” stated Juha Koskela, President of ABB’s Motion High Power division. “This strategic move broadens our product range and enhances supply chain stability for high-demand transformer solutions, strengthening ABB’s ability to deliver reliable, integrated systems. Combining high-power motors, drives, and transformers within a unified portfolio empowers customers to address unique industry challenges with assured performance.”

Global electricity demand is projected to double by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), driven by increased industrial electricity consumption and the growth of data centers and artificial intelligence¹. This surge in demand underscores the critical role of transformers in industrial power conversion. By acquiring Specialtrasfo, ABB enhances its capabilities to meet rising market needs through vertical integration, strengthening supply chain resilience for key powertrain components.

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