Kuala Lumpur, June 5, 2008 – ABB Malaysia, part of the ABB Group, has received the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Industrial Technologies Award for Market Leadership in Automation and Software in Malaysia. This is the second consecutive year that ABB has received the award which recognizes the Company’s outstanding performance in providing technologically advanced control systems, drives and software engineering solutions to customers in Malaysia.
“We are proud to receive this award which not only affirms ABB’s pivotal role in the Malaysian market but also underscores the tangible value that we provide our customers. ABB’s Process Automation division delivers industry-specific solutions for plant automation and electrification, energy management, process and asset optimatization as well as analytical measurement and telecommunication,” said Per Magnusson, Country Manager of ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
“ABB Malaysia draws on the global R&D, knowledge, quality products and experience of the ABB Group and combines them with the local customer interface, production, engineering and cost level. Our products, systems and solutions allow local customers to improve their competitiveness by enhancing production efficiency and bottom-line savings. Some of the key markets which ABB serves in Malaysia are petrochemicals, pulp and paper, metals, cement, oil and gas, as well as the chemicals industry,” he added.
Shyam Sunder P.R, Automation & Process Control Research Analyst Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan says “ABB is one of the leading Global Automation companies and has over the years developed a broad portfolio of automation products. It has leveraged its rich and proven experience in industrial automation globally to create a customer and industry centric approach in Malaysia. This has been a very successful strategy which has facilitated ABB to attain market leadership position in Malaysian automation and software market, where end users mostly looks out for proven solutions.”
Frost and Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, annually recognizes companies for superior planning and execution of product launches, strategic alliances, distribution strategies, technological innovations, customer service, and mergers and acquisitions. Other factors such as market leadership, strategy, service, innovation, integration and development are also recognized.
ABB has a long history in Malaysia which began in1904 when the first power generator was installed for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (as it is now known). Today, after more than a century later, ABB’s presence in Malaysia has grown significantly. It is a key player in the power and automation technology with extensive engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
“Our goal is simple -- we strive to ensure that our customers achieve their business success with the advantage of ABB’s vast process automation technology portfolio and industry expertise. Combined with a robust business strategy and our experience in more than 100 countries, ABB is poised to solidify its position in Malaysia by delivering automation solutions that significantly improve our customer’s productivity, energy efficiency and performance,” Mr Magnusson concluded.
About ABB Process Automation
ABB’s Process Automation Division provides customers with integrated solutions for control, plant optimization, and industry-specific application knowledge. The industries served include oil and gas, power, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, metals and minerals, marine and turbo charging. Key customer benefits include improved asset productivity and energy savings.
About The ABB Group
ABB (www.abb.com) 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 more than 110,000 people.
ABB Malaysia is part of the ABB Group and employs over 500 staff. Our core businesses comprise of five divisions: Power Products, Power Systems, Automation Products, Process Automation and Robotics.
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Partnerships, visit http://www.frost.com.
About Best Practices
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.