A transformer is an electrical apparatus designed to convert alternating current from one voltage to another. It can be designed to “step up” or “step down” voltages and works on the magnetic induction principle.
Construction and Civil Engineering news review leading manufacturers of electric transformers in the world by revenue.
1.General Electric(GE) USA
GE’s comprehensive suite of power transformers support a wide range of voltage levels with applications in generation, transmission and distribution. GE offers a wide variety of power transformers from medium to ultra-high voltage (1200 kV AC and ±1100 kV DC) and from small (5 MVA) to very large power ratings (2750 MVA). The company employs 313,000 and annual revenue of $120.47 billion in 2017.
2.Siemens(Germany)
A highly innovative company, Siemens is one of the leading manufacturers of electric transformers in the world.Specializing in reliable solutions with maximum efficiency and availability. Siemens Transformers support grid operators in giving their customers state-of-the-art equipment and energy that is safe and affordable.
iemens offers a complete chain of services – from consulting to design, from manufacture and transport to commissioning and Transformer Lifecycle Management. As one of the leading transformer manufacturers worldwide, Siemens Transformers offers a tight and responsive competence and service network in more than 190 countries in the world.The company raked in $96.91 in 2017 and employs over 372,000 people.
3.Mitsubishi Electric(Japan)
Mitsubishi Electric transformers are renowned for their safety and reliability. Their compact large-capacity systems are extremely efficiency, and as the demand for power transmission and distribution networks grows, Mitsubishi Electric products are being installed around the world.
The company started manufacturing transformers in 1910 and is one of the leading manufacturers of electric transformers worldwide. The company earned $37.62 billion in 2017 and has over 142,000 employees.
4.ABB(Switzerland)
ABB offers a complete range of power and distribution transformers designed to grant the reliability, durability, and efficiency required in utility, industrial, and commercial applications.
ABB is also one of the leading manufacturers of electric manufacturers throughout the world and offers both liquid-filled and dry-type transformers as well as services for complete life-cycle support, including replacement parts and components.
Their portfolio allows utilities and industrials to maximize the return on transformer assets by ensuring a high reliability, reducing life cycle costs and ensuring optimized performance while lowering environmental impact. The company announced revenue of$33.63 in 2017 It has over 135,000 employees.
5.Schneider Electric( France)
Schneider Electric manufacturers a range of transformers which include dry-type, oil and power transformers. The dry-type distribution transformers offer high levels of reliability and safety. With low flammability, they are ideally suited to critical applications. Best-in-class cast resin transformers are engineered to maximize your investment through reliable performance and a long service life.
On the other hand the Oil Type Distribution Transformers offer a cost-effective solution for your network. Whether it is for managing a rural network, or for simply improving your energy efficiency, we have the perfect solution for any distribution transformer application. Ground mounted, pole mounted or high-efficiency oil type transformers all form part of our extensive range.
One of the leading manufacturers of electric transformers worldwide, Schneider Electric prides itself in producing high tech transformers to enhance efficiency and to check outage.
6.Jiangsu Huapeng Transformer Co. Ltd.(China)
Jiangsu Huapeng Transformer Co. Ltd. manufactures transformers. The Company designs, develops, produces, and sells oil-immersed power, dry-type, and cast-resin transformers. Jiangsu Huapeng Transformer markets its products both in domestic China and international markets.
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