Hitachi HVB

Founded as a joint venture company in 1977, HVB AE Power Systems is an international company that specializes in the manufacture of gas-insulated switchgear and generator and high-voltage breakers. It produces a variety of power, medium-voltage, phase-shifting, silicone-fluid, mobile and cast resin transformers, as well as shunt reactors. HVB AE Power Systems gas circuit breaker designs include spring, pneumatic and hydraulic operating mechanisms. The company manufactures a range of substation equipment. It also offers reduced gas and air-insulated vacuum circuit breakers, as well as metal-clad switchgear. The company maintains a network of sales representative agencies in Mexico, Australia, Canada and the United States. HVB AE Power Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan AE Power Systems Corporation.