ABB and BrightLoop to electrify off-highway applications
ABB to acquire BrightLoop expanding its off-highway vehicle and marine electrification business
The acquisition of BrightLoop is yet another sign of how quickly ABB is moving into the electrification of construction machinery. We have spent a lot of time discussing the ideas of even converting the fleet in the mining sector. Now it’s time for ABB to acquire BrightLoop, a French innovator in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion.
ABB and BrightLoop will also join forces in the marine sector
Founded in 2010 and based in Paris, BrightLoop employs around 90 people and generated revenues of approximately 16 million euros in 2024. The company offers a broad portfolio of high- and low-voltage DC/DC converters designed to handle bidirectional power flows with high efficiency, compactness, and scalability. BrightLoop’s technology was originally developed for the high-performance demands of motorsports and is currently featured in all cars on the ABB FIA Formula E grid. Building on this foundation, BrightLoop’s solutions have been adopted across a wide range of demanding sectors, including off-highway transportation, marine, aerospace, hydrogen mobility, and defense. BrightLoop’s converters are built to perform in harsh environments where space, weight, and reliability are critical, making them especially well-suited for electrifying industrial vehicles and marine vessels. In these applications, electrification not only improves energy efficiency but also significantly reduces fuel consumption, maintenance needs, and emissions. By leveraging advanced semiconductor technologies such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride, BrightLoop remains at the forefront of high-voltage, high-efficiency power electronics.
Enhancing digital capabilites
The integration of BrightLoop’s technology and team will enable ABB to expand its serviceable installed base, enhance its digital capabilities, and accelerate innovation across its electrification portfolio. ABB plans to retain BrightLoop’s engineering and manufacturing footprint in France, and to invest in scaling its operations globally.
