ABB in Korea

What ABB in Korea does

ABB in Korea is the local South Korean subsidiary of ABB Group, a Swiss-headquartered global industrial technology company publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: ABBN). The Korean entity has operated since the 1960s and currently employs approximately 500 people across a Seoul headquarters (9F, Parnas Tower, Gangnam-gu), a Cheonan engineering and service factory, and a Busan office. ABB in Korea sells industrial hardware, software, and services spanning electrification, automation, robotics, and motion — including drives, low- and medium-voltage products, motors and generators (notably the IE6 magnet-free SynRM line), PLC automation, power converters and inverters, industrial robots, control systems, marine solutions, power electronics, safety systems, UPS and power quality, and EV charging infrastructure. Its software layer centers on the ABB Ability cross-portfolio digital platform and the ABB Genix industrial analytics and AI platform.

The business operates a three-stream revenue model: (1) product and system hardware sales (drives, motors, switchgear, converters, inverters, UPS, low/high-voltage products); (2) industrial software and digital solutions sold via subscription or recurring agreements on top of the ABB Ability and Genix platforms; and (3) professional services covering rapid response, lifecycle management, operational efficiency, and performance improvement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a direct sales organization in Seoul plus regional coverage through Cheonan and Busan, augmented by a channel-partner network targeting OEMs and panel builders. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per enterprise engagement.

ABB in Korea serves more than 20 industrial verticals, with primary focus on automotive manufacturing, building and infrastructure, data centers, marine, metals, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and chemicals. Recent strategic activity (2025–2026) includes MOUs and partnerships with Samsung Heavy Industries (offshore data center power systems) and Samsung Electronics (smart building IoT), the launch of the IE6 explosion-proof SynRM motor and the KGS MobileGuard gas-safety digital solution, and ecosystem engagement through the Future of Power forum and ENVEX 2026. ABB Group's broader platform — 100+ countries, 110,000 global employees, and 140+ years of brand history — underpins ABB Korea's local execution capacity.

Name

ABB in Korea

Legal name

ABB Korea (ABB코리아)

Website

https://abb.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ABB in Korea is the South Korean subsidiary of Swiss-listed ABB Group, selling industrial hardware, software (ABB Ability, Genix), and services across electrification, automation, robotics, and motion to Korean enterprises in automotive, marine, data centers, power, and process industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Electric drives motors
• Industrial robotics solutions
• Power electrification products
• Process control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 제품 및 시스템 매출: 드라이브, 모터, 제너레이터, 로봇, 전력 반도체, 컨버터 및 인버터, 저압/고압 제품, UPS 등 산업용 하드웨어 제품 판매
2. 산업용 소프트웨어 및 디지털 솔루션: ABB Ability™ 플랫폼 기반의 산업용 소프트웨어, 산업 분석 및 AI 솔루션 제공
3. 서비스 및 유지보수: 빠른 응대 서비스, 라이프사이클 관리, 운영 효율성 최적화, 성능 개선 및 생산성 향상 서비스를 제공

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABB Korea sells industrial automation, electrification, motion, and robotics products and digital solutions — including drives, motors and generators, PLCs, low and medium voltage products, power converters, control systems, industrial robots, UPS systems, EV chargers, marine and safety systems, and the ABB Ability industrial software platform — to industrial enterprises and infrastructure operators in Korea. Revenue is generated across product sales, software/subscription, and engineering and service fees.

Product overview

ABB in Korea offers a comprehensive industrial technology portfolio organized around three core areas: Electrification, Automation, and Motion. The platform-plus-modules architecture centers on ABB Ability, which connects ABB's software across electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolios. Key products include Drives, Industrial Software (ABB Genix), Low Voltage/Medium Voltage Products, Motors and Generators (including IE6 SynRM motors), PLC Automation, Power Converters, Industrial Robots, Control Systems, Marine solutions, Power Electronics, Safety, UPS/Power Quality, and EV Charging. Services span rapid response, lifecycle management, operational efficiency, and performance improvement. Industry-specific solutions cover automotive, building/infrastructure, cement, chemical, data centers, food/beverage, life sciences, marine, metals, mining, oil/gas, ports, power generation, printing, pulp/paper, railway, smart cities, solar, water, and wind power.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABB Ability (Industrial Software & Digital Platform) ABB Ability is a software and digital platform that combines industrial software with ABB's electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio to enable monitoring, analytics, and optimization of industrial assets, sold by ABB Korea as part of its industrial automation offering.
• Drives (Low Voltage & Industrial AC Drives) ABB drives are variable-frequency drives used to control the speed and torque of electric motors in industrial machinery and process equipment, sold by ABB Korea for industrial automation applications.
• Motors and Generators (including IE6 SynRM motors) ABB motors and generators — including the IE6 synchronous reluctance (SynRM), magnet-free, explosion-proof motor for hazardous environments — are sold by ABB Korea for industrial, process, and hazardous-area applications.
• Industrial Robots ABB industrial robots are articulated robots used for manufacturing automation, welding, material handling, and logistics, sold by ABB Korea to automotive and discrete-manufacturing customers.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC / PLC Automation) ABB PLCs are industrial controllers used for sequencing, motion, and process control of machinery and plant equipment, sold by ABB Korea as part of its factory and process automation offering.
• Low & Medium Voltage Products ABB low and medium voltage products — such as switchgear, breakers, contactors, and protection devices — are sold by ABB Korea for industrial and infrastructure electrification.
• Power Converters ABB power converters convert and condition electrical power between grid, renewable, drive, or DC-bus sources, and are sold by ABB Korea for industrial and energy applications.
• Control Systems ABB control systems are used to supervise and control industrial plant processes and equipment, sold by ABB Korea for use in process industries and energy applications.
• Marine Solutions ABB marine solutions — including propulsion, power, and automation systems for ships — are sold by ABB Korea primarily to Korean shipyards (including Samsung Heavy Industries) and ship operators.
• Power Electronics ABB power electronics — including inverters and converters — are sold by ABB Korea for industrial, renewables, and grid-interconnection applications.
• Safety Systems ABB safety systems — including safety instrumentation and control for industrial plants — are sold by ABB Korea to process and industrial customers for safe plant operations.
• UPS Systems ABB UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems provide backup and conditioned power for critical facilities, sold by ABB Korea to industrial and commercial customers.
• EV Charging Infrastructure ABB EV chargers and charging infrastructure are sold by ABB Korea to commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers for electric-vehicle deployment.
• Industrial Software ABB industrial software applications are sold and subscribed by ABB Korea for asset monitoring, operations optimization, and digital industrial workflows as part of the ABB Ability platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 세계 최초 IE6 등급 초고효율 비자석형 방폭모터 출시

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Samsung Electronics (삼성전자)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026ABB와 삼성전자는 스마트 빌딩 운영을 기업용 IoT와 연결하는 파트너십을 체결했습니다. ABB의 building intelligence 솔루션과 삼성의 enterprise IoT 기술을 결합하여 빌딩 관리의 디지털 전환을 추진합니다.
• Samsung Heavy Industries (삼성중공업)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026ABB와 삼성중공업은 해상 데이터센터 전력시스템 개발을 위한 MOU를 체결했습니다. 해상 데이터센터용 전력 인프라 개발에서 협력하여 차세대 데이터센터 시장에 공동 대응합니다.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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