ABB, a Swiss global technology company specialising in electrification and automation, has entered an agreement to acquire Premium Power, an Irish electrical engineering consultancy headquartered near Dublin, with transaction closure expected in the first quarter of 2026.

For more than two decades, Premium Power has established its reputation as a trusted advisor to large customers, particularly in data centres, pharmaceutical manufacturing and mission-critical sectors where electrical resilience, uptime and regulatory compliance are essential. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition enhances ABB's Electrification Service advisory offering, ABB Navigate, by deepening expertise in power system studies, grid connection and compliance modelling, power quality assessments and electrical safety and risk management. This represents a strategic bolt-on investment that deepens capabilities and strengthens ABB's ability to create long-term value for customers.

Stuart Thompson, president of ABB's Electrification Service division, said the acquisition strengthens the company's ability to advise customers on complex power systems, grid connection and compliance challenges. "This expertise is increasingly essential for critical industries such as data centers and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where reliability is paramount," he stated. Expanding and modernising electrical systems from grid connection through to on-site infrastructure is central to energy resilience.

Paula O'Neill, managing director of Premium Power, said the company has built its reputation by helping customers solve complex electrical challenges with technical rigour and independence. "Joining ABB allows us to take that expertise further — scaling system-level impact across Europe while preserving the engineering depth and customer focus that define our business," she stated.

Founded in 2001, Premium Power employs more than 40 electrical engineers and specialists, delivering services including power system studies, arc flash assessments and electrical design.

Access detailed information on the acquisition and expanded service capabilities in the complete press release.