Norwalk, CT, May, 2005 . . . Now available in electronic and print copy, the "ABB North American Annual Review 2004" provides an overview of ABB's activities in the Americas throughout 2004 and into 2005.
A message in the report from Dinesh Paliwal, head of ABB in the Americas, states, in part, "ABB is committed to the North American market both in spirit and in presence." The review presents a showcase of recent best practices, contract awards and customer testimonials.
It is the first such publication combining the activities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, demonstrating that operations in North America have been aligned to function as one borderless market and ABB organization.The review is available in English, French and Spanish, Download a copy from: www.abb.com ABB Inc., Automation Technologies, Low-Voltage Drives, is the world's largest manufacturer of electric motors and drives.
In the USA, an integrated channel of sales representatives, distributors, and system integrators allow ABB, New Berlin, Wisconsin, to supply a complete line of energy-efficient electric drives, motors and engineered drive systems to a wide range of industrial and commercial customers.
Products manufactured include AC and DC variable speed drives for electric motors from 1/8th through 135,000 HP, and application-specific drive system solutions to meet diverse customer needs. ( www.abb-drives.com ) 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 about 115,000 people. The company's U.S. operations employ about 9,000 in manufacturing and other facilities in 40 states.

