# ABB acquires Netcontrol to strengthen grid automation offerings

ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Netcontrol, a provider of electrical grid automation solutions for power utilities and critical infrastructure operators. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-12
- Where: Helsinki, Finland
- Status: announced
- Products: grid automation solutions
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (acquirer)
- [Netcontrol](https://endata.com/companies/89582.md) (target)
- [Procuritas Partners](https://endata.com/companies/89583.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [new.abb.com](https://new.abb.com/news/detail/132553/abb-strengthens-grid-automation-offerings-with-netcontrol-acquisition), 2026-01-12: "Acquiring Netcontrol is a strong fit supporting our grid automation portfolio expansion and a useful step forward to help our customers outrun."

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