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Collaboration Between ABB and Kyoritsu Electric

ABB, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, and Kyoritsu Electric, located in Miyazaki City, have recently announced a strategic partnership through a channel partner program. This initiative allows Kyoritsu Electric to manufacture ABB's secondary distribution high-voltage switchgear, the SafeRing/SafePlus Ring Main Units (RMUs), domestically. The collaboration aims to accelerate domestic supply and after-sales support for RMUs in response to the increasing demand from various industries, including manufacturing, renewable energy, data centers, and commercial infrastructure.

As Japan experiences a surge in large-scale facility developments, this partnership strives to provide RMUs that meet high safety standards and proven reliability within short lead times. The goal is to stabilize power supply in key industries and optimize power systems, thereby aiding businesses in strengthening their competitiveness amid rapidly evolving energy scenarios. Under this channel partner program, ABB will oversee the manufacturing and assembly of the main circuit for SafeRing/SafePlus RMUs, while Kyoritsu Electric will handle engineering, final assembly, pre-shipment testing, sales, and after-sales service. Kyoritsu Electric is renowned as a leading engineering solutions provider in Japan, specializing in high and low-voltage electrical systems and switchboard manufacturing. This division of roles is expected to enhance market entry speed and local support for domestic customers.

Mitsuyasu Meira, President of Kyoritsu Electric, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with ABB for domestic RMU supply, leveraging the company's engineering expertise and understanding of customer needs to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions promptly. He emphasized the partnership's contribution to supporting Japan's evolving energy infrastructure, enabling customers to prepare with highly dependable solutions for the future.

Masayasu Ishikawa, Head of ABB's Electrification business, noted the established record of RMUs in domestic manufacturing facilities, renewable energy sites, and data centers, underscoring their reliability and timely delivery. With Kyoritsu Electric's profound expertise in distribution solutions, the partnership aims to bolster domestic assembly capacity, addressing the surging demand from critical industries.

In light of this collaboration, both companies plan to strengthen their business ties further, expanding Kyoritsu Electric's capabilities and the portfolio of switchgear they handle.

About ABB's SafeRing/SafePlus RMU

ABB's SafeRing/SafePlus RMUs are modular gas-insulated switchgear designed for secondary distribution with a rated voltage of 12 to 24 kV. These units consist of ten different modules that integrate circuit breakers, switches, and fuses, allowing for flexible design adaptable to a broad range of applications. Their compact size and low maintenance needs help reduce installation space and lifecycle costs. Complying with IEC standards and certified by ISO 9001, they provide high reliability even in harsh conditions.

As a global technology leader, ABB Electrification enables efficient and reliable power distribution from source to socket. With over 50,000 employees in 100 countries, the company collaborates with customers and partners to solve the world's most significant challenges in energy management and distribution. Amid accelerating energy transitions and rising power demands, ABB is committed to electrifying the world in safe, smart, and sustainable ways, passionately supporting similar initiatives from customers and partners under the motto, "Engineered to Outrun."

About Kyoritsu Electric

Kyoritsu Electric was established in 1967 as (Y.K.) Kyoritsu Panel Manufacturing. The company primarily manufactures switchboards (cubicles) as its core business. In 2013, to enhance production capabilities, it relocated its headquarters to the environmentally rich Mikado-cho Takaharu in Miyazaki City. Recently, Kyoritsu has ventured into new areas, adapting to market changes, including renewable energy and industrial maintenance sectors, consulting services, the sale of advanced medical equipment, and establishing a plant factory for growing leafy vegetables, in collaboration with Miyazaki University. Moving forward, Kyoritsu aims to strengthen its competitiveness, promoting its manufacturing principles that resonate with the community and striving towards becoming a century-old enterprise pledged to contribute to local growth.