# ABB supplies control system to British Cables Company

ABB supplied and installed a Compact HMI SCADA system for British Cables Company in Manchester, replacing controls on two cable-making lines, increasing production by 29% and reducing energy costs by £16,000 per year.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-10-17
- Where: Manchester, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1,800 metres per minute
- Products: control system, variable speed drives, AC motors
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [British Cables Company](https://endata.com/companies/42762.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [factoryandhandlingsolutions.co.uk](https://factoryandhandlingsolutions.co.uk/abb-control-system-cuts-costs-and-boosts-production-for-cable-maker/), 2019-10-17: "An ABB control system is increasing productivity, lowering waste and reducing energy costs for UK cable manufacturer."

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