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ABB expands service network to Zhoushan

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ABB Turbocharging has opened its branch office ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems Co in Zhoushan, China.

The Zhoushan branch will offer ABB’s original spare parts and services, access to maintenance and repair for all ABB turbochargers, regardless of the model types and uses. These services are set to significantly reduce the time previously required for repairs and maintenance.

“ABB Jiangjin Turbocharging System Zhoushan Branch is the first legal entity established by ABB in Zhoushan,” said Jiang Haibo, head of industrial automation division, ABB China.

“It will be a valuable addition to our sales and service network in Zhoushan and the entire southeastern coastal Yangtze River Delta region. It will help ABB remain closer to the needs of the market and serve our customers faster and better, as well as in the delivery of ABB’s mission ‘In China, for China, and for the world”, Jiang said.

A booming Zhoushan economy is now taking over 35% of the total working load of ship repair for China, making it the premier ship repair center in China, according to ABB.

With rapid growth in the demand for efficient and convenient services from customers, ABB said it foresaw opportunity at this location and reached a strategic cooperation with Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard.

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“By leveraging ABB’s technical advantages in Internet of Things and digitalization, through active participation in the construction of key projects and the economic development of Zhoushan, we are confident to achieve a ‘win-win’ collaboration,” Jiang said.

As well as offering geographical benefits to customers, the branch will also provide greater access to customers to fully utilise ABB’s digital offerings through its support network.

ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems sales and service network will serve both domestic and international customers. These include branches/subsidiaries in major coastal cities such as Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian, Qingdao, Zhoushan, as well as service points in Shekou and Fuzhou in cooperation with local shipyards.