The former ABB Drives Alliance and ABB Motor Service Partner networks are now part of the Authorised Value Provider programme, which will eventually encompass more third party companies selling other products from the ABB portfolio.
The Authorised Value Provider network provides services such as energy and productivity appraisals, installation, start-up and preventive maintenance.
ABB says this change was required because of greater customer demand for outsourcing, increased interest in packaged solutions, widening legislations, regulations and directives, expanding array of engineering tools, advanced product technology and a broader range of life cycle services.
“Industry is evolving at a fast pace and the demands of customers are changing quicker than ever,” says Neil Ritchie, local business unit manager for ABB’s drives and controls business.
“The Authorised Value Provider programme marks the growth of the already successful ABB channel network into a bigger, better, stronger one; a network that is designed to meet the rapidly changing requirements of global business by providing consistent access to ABB products and services.”
