ABB acquires IPEC to expand predictive maintenance technology

ABB has agreed to acquire UK-based electrical diagnostics specialist IPEC, adding partial discharge monitoring technology to its Electrification Service portfolio. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“The acquisition will add IPEC's partial discharge monitoring technology to ABB's Electrification Service portfolio.”datacentrenews.uk

• 2 sources
• datacentrenews.ukABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance techCatherine KnowlesDec 19, 2025
• apterpower.comABB acquires IPEC, partial discharge monitoring, predictive maintenance, industrial intelligent operation and maintenance, electrical equipment health managementApter Power TeamJan 23, 2026

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