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New head of UK Discrete Automation and Motion at ABB
11 August 2014
Neil Ritchie has been appointed head of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division in the UK, following the retirement of Chris Withey.
The division encompasses ABB’s motors, generators, VSDs, motion control, PLCs, power electronics and robotics businesses. The leading position in wind generators and a growing offering in solar complement the industrial focus, leveraging joint technology, channels and operations platforms.
"I am looking forward to this new challenge,” says Neil. "ABB’s portfolio in Discrete Automation and Motion is more complementary than ever and offers our customers a great deal of choice and some real innovation to drive their businesses forward.
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