Internationally renowned ABB Automation and Power World (APW) is being held in Australia for the very first time.
To be held at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre from October 23-24, 2012, the inaugural event brings together 78 workshops, product launches, panel discussions and 1,200m2 of exhibition space.
Exhibits will cover control systems, drives, inverters and converters, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, generator circuit breakers, medium and high voltage products, mechanical power transmission, power cables, generators, reactors, robotics, smart grid technologies, turbochargers and so much more.
ABB Australia country manager, Axel Kuhr, said it is the first time local customers get to experience the full breadth and scope of ABB’s capability in power and automation technology.
“Australia is a strong economy surrounded by strong, emerging economies, which is why it is such an important market for ABB,” he said.
“This event will deepen our connections with customers by showing them innovative ABB solutions that address a range of issues affecting productivity, energy efficiency and the reliability of our power networks.
“ABB already has a direct impact on the productivity and efficiency of our customer’s operations, but APW is a chance to show we can help in ways they may not have previously considered.”
Kuhr said the event will highlight technologies that enable a greener electricity grid, and automation devices that measure and monitor energy use, automate buildings, control lighting, and improve the energy efficiency of heating and ventilation, reducing consumption by up to 60 per cent.
He said ABB’s technology and engineering know-how can make a significant contribution to a low carbon future, by helping electricity grids become smarter and better able to cope with renewable energy generation.
“Add to this ABB’s leading position in enterprise asset management and unmatched enterprise business solutions; it’s going to be a great event,” Kuhr said.
Panel sessions will cover optimisation, remote operations and the challenge of skilled labour shortages, how to prepare for 2030, and how to operate with a carbon tax.
Topics include energy efficiency and sustainability, industrial productivity, grid reliability and lifecycle management, just to name a few.
ABB Australia's Axel Kuhr
