ABB IndustrialIT System 800xA Sold Over 4,000 Units

The ABB IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA has now been sold to more than 4,000 new and existing ABB customers in a diverse range of industries in 4 years

This figure includes new system installations, as well as existing ABB system evolutions to 800xA, since the introduction of the System 800xA in 2004.

"The integration of power management and automation on the common 800xA platform delivers on the value proposition of sustainable manufacturing in terms of operational improvement, efficiency and cost savings," said Larry O'Brien, Research Director for Process Industries, ARC.

Several recent System 800xA projects include a fully integrated automation and electrical power system for a new Drake Cement plant in Arizona, integrated automation for the SQM new fertiliser processing plant in Chile, mine hoist control for the LKAB iron mine in northern Sweden, and many others.

"The continued success of our Extended Automation System 800xA underscores the significant productivity and performance improvement benefits it provides to our customers across all industries," said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of the ABB Process Automation division.