# ABB launches new production facility for traction transformers in Johannesburg

ABB launched a new 2,450-square-metre production facility in Longmeadow, Johannesburg, to produce traction transformers for Bombardier trains. The facility is expected to employ 60 people by end of 2017.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-05-04
- Where: Longmeadow, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Jobs: 60
- Starts operating: 3 May 2017
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 2,450 m²
- Products: traction transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md)
- [Bombardier](https://endata.com/companies/2513.md) (customer)
- [Transnet](https://endata.com/companies/24054.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [freightnews.co.za](https://freightnews.co.za/article/industrial-tech-company-invests-in-sa-rail-production), 2017-05-04: "The aim of this new facility was to support the 'growing need' for sustainable transportation as well as the expansion of South Africa’s rail network."
- [railuk.com](https://railuk.com/rail-news/abb-opens-new-traction-transformer-facility-in-johannesburg/), 2017-05-04: "ABB has opened a traction transformer factory in Johannesburg which will manufacture parts for Transnet’s new electric locomotives."
- [cbn.co.za](https://cbn.co.za/uncategorized/abb-inaugurates-traction-transformer-plant-in-south-africa-d1/), 2017-05-24: "ABB is proud of this new traction transformer facility in South Africa, reiterating our philosophy of locating manufacturing units close to our customers."

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