Global energy instability, rising operational costs and tightening regulatory demands are forcing industries to rethink how they power their operations – and the pressure to act is mounting.

At this exclusive ABB event, you’ll hear directly from the experts at the forefront of industrial motor technology as they explore what it really takes to keep manufacturing and industry moving efficiently and competitively in today's volatile environment.

From the big-picture forces reshaping energy strategy across global markets, to the breakthrough engineering innovations giving OEMs and end users a tangible edge on the factory floor, ABB's IEC Low Voltage Motors division will show why getting the fundamentals right is the smartest investment industry can make right now. With a lens on global innovation and a particular focus on what this means for UK manufacturers, this is a briefing that gets straight to the heart of modern industrial performance.

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Meet your speakers: 

SETTING THE SCENE AND ABB’S MISSION

Stefan Floeck, Division President of IEC Low Voltage Motors

Stefan will open the session by setting the scene for the challenges facing industries navigating today's volatile energy landscape. Drawing on ABB's deep engineering expertise, he will explore how instability in global energy markets is reshaping priorities for manufacturers and industrial operators alike – and why operational resilience and productivity are fast becoming the defining factors of competitive advantage. Stefan will outline how ABB's innovation-led approach translates directly into measurable value for customers, from reducing downtime to improving output and future-proofing operations against ongoing uncertainty.

THE NEXT FRONTIER IN MOTOR EFFICIENCY

Dave Hawley, Global Head of Sales for IEC LV Motors

Dave will introduce two landmark additions to ABB's motor portfolio: the IE6 Synchronous Reluctance (SynRM) motor range and the world's first magnet-free IE6 SynRM motor certified for hazardous areas to ATEX and IECEx requirements. He will explain how the magnet-free SynRM design – the first and only of its kind to reach IE6 hyper-efficiency – delivers lower energy losses without dependency on volatile rare earth supply chains. Dave will also highlight the operational advantages that make this technology a compelling choice for both OEMs and end users: cooler running motors with 30°C lower winding temperatures mean longer service life and reduced maintenance, while the economics speak for themselves. With electricity accounting for 97% of a motor's total cost of ownership, the efficiency gains translate directly to bottom-line impact.

For hazardous area operators in sectors such as oil & gas, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, Dave will highlight how the new IE6 Ex motor – delivering up to 60% lower energy losses versus a standard IE3 – is now a practical, certified upgrade path for applications in Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments.

POWERING UK MANUFACTURING

Richard Gee, UK Sales Manager for IEC LV Motors

Richard will bring the conversation closer to home, examining why industrial energy efficiency has become a critical issue for the UK manufacturing sector specifically. With energy costs continuing to weigh heavily on industrial operators, Richard will explore the broader economic and competitive pressures pushing the need for smarter, more efficient operations – and where the greatest opportunities lie for UK manufacturers to act now. He will outline how ABB's technologies and expertise are helping businesses across the UK cut operational costs and strengthen resilience, making the case for why upgrading ageing industrial infrastructure is no longer a long-term consideration but an immediate commercial priority.