RJE appointed Australian technical partner by ABB
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has appointed Robin Johnson Engineering (RJE) as its Australian technical partner. ABB said it expects the collaboration to enhance the relationship between the two companies and customers will also benefit from in-house support provided directly by RJE.
Robin Johnson, managing director of Robin Johnson Engineers (left) receiving ABB’s Technical Partner certificate from ABB’s Ewan Morris, vice president, marketing & sales, MV Drives.
RJE performs engineering, design, project management and construction services and specialises in mining and wind power. In particular, it is focused on high, medium and low voltage electrical, instrumentation and control works in the mining and resources, power generation and distribution and heavy industrial sectors.
ABB said that this was the right skill set and level of experience to support its specialised portfolio of medium voltage drives. It also said RJE will benefit from its experience in large power drive projects.
“Our technical partners are a vital part of our overall business strategy and shall grow with us as we bring first class customer service to our clients,” said Bruce Gray, LV and MV drives manager, ABB Australia.
He also said that the exchange of information on products and expertise brought on by the alliance will lead to a better understanding of the niche mining market by ABB.
“This kind of direct interaction between companies is crucial for all parties in order to create understanding of future needs and to enable partners to take full advantage of new and upcoming ABB product features and technologies.
“The partnership aims to attain greater market coverage, expansion and penetration through the use of cumulative knowledge for ABB,” he concluded.
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