Toshiba International Corp., Pennsylvania Breaker Announce Joint Distribution of HV Circuit Breakers

Aug. 6, 2013
Toshiba International Corp. has announced a joint agreement with Pennsylvania Breaker.

Toshiba International Corp. has announced a joint agreement with Pennsylvania Breaker (PAB). The strategic alliance brings the high-voltage (HV) circuit breakers of PAB to international markets including North America through the distribution network of the TIC Transmission & Distribution Division and other Toshiba T&D Group companies.

PAB is a U.S.-based manufacturer of HV circuit breakers now including Toshiba-branded 72 KV, 145 KV and 245 KV families of HV ANSI dead-tank circuit breakers. PAB is solely focused on the design and manufacturing of HV circuit breakers using robust and easy-to-use components. PAB’s HV circuit breakers are designed and built in the U.S. using state-of-the-art technology such as computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and 3-D CAD layout design systems.

With global experience in product development, engineering and construction, Toshiba provides a full range of energy services up to and including full turnkey project delivery. The TIC Transmission & Distribution Division offers a comprehensive array of HV products such as Gas Insulated Switchgears, Gas Circuit Breakers, Disconnect Switches and Power Transformers. All products offered are internationally accredited with Type Test Certificates conforming to IEC/ANSI standards and safety.

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