The scheme offers at least 17.5% discount off published list prices for new drives from 0.12kW to 400kW and new motors from 0.75kW to 710kW when old equivalent products are traded in.
"The scheme has taken on new importance with the introduction of the EU MEPS legislation for minimum efficiency levels of low voltage motors," says Steve Ruddell, ABB's former head of global marketing, motors and generators.
Firms that take advantage of the scheme will also benefit from improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance downtime, helping to lower costs after the new equipment has been installed.
"The reliability of well-maintained drives gradually declines once they get to between 15 and 20 years of age," says Ruddell.
"To avoid costly downtime towards the end of the product's life, our energy appraisal identifies the older drives, gives advice on the installation issues and recommends a drive replacement programme."
Contact: ABB