ABB has earned the prestigious Maturity Level 5 (ML5) certification from TÜV Rheinland, recognizing the company’s Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) for its excellence and reliability. This certification, the highest level awarded by TÜV Rheinland, was granted to ABB’s Energy Industries division Safety Execution Centers (SECs) in Germany, Italy, Norway, and Singapore. These centers play a crucial role in supporting high-risk industrial sectors by ensuring that safety processes and systems meet the most stringent international standards.
Functional safety ensures that automated systems protect people, assets, and the environment when operations move beyond safe thresholds. In industrial applications, this is achieved through Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)—engineered to automatically bring facilities to a secure state during potential hazards. ABB’s safety framework aligns with international standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, reflecting a structured and disciplined approach to design, testing, and maintenance. TÜV Rheinland’s ML5 certification signifies that ABB’s safety practices go beyond compliance, incorporating performance-based processes and continuous improvement to achieve optimal reliability.
“ABB has shown unwavering commitment to advancing functional safety over the years,” said Wolf Rückwart, Area Business Field Manager for Functional Safety and Cybersecurity at TÜV Rheinland. “Reaching Maturity Level 5 highlights the company’s consistent excellence in implementing and maintaining world-class safety processes.”
According to Rinol Pereira, Head of Product & Technology at ABB Energy Industries, “Safety is the foundation of operational excellence, especially in today’s energy landscape. This certification reinforces our mission to help customers operate safely through the integration of automation, electrification, and digitalization.”
With this achievement, ABB further strengthens its leadership in functional safety, supporting industries worldwide through advanced safety design, lifecycle services, and data-driven solutions that enhance reliability and protect people and infrastructure. ABB is a pioneering global enterprise in electrification and automation, committed to driving a sustainable and resource-efficient future.
By blending deep engineering knowledge with advanced digital capabilities, ABB empowers industries to operate with higher performance, improved productivity, and reduced environmental impact — a philosophy it defines as “Engineered to Outrun.” With a legacy of over 140 years and a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees across the globe, ABB continues to shape industrial progress. The company’s shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
The Process Automation division focuses on automating, electrifying, and digitalizing industrial processes across vital sectors such as energy, water, materials, manufacturing, and transportation. Backed by around 20,000 professionals, the division delivers cutting-edge technologies and services that help process, hybrid, and maritime industries operate with greater efficiency, agility, and sustainability.
TÜV Rheinland stands among the world’s foremost organizations in testing, inspection, and certification services. Its experts assess technical systems and products against globally recognized standards, provide professional training across diverse sectors, and certify management systems for compliance with international benchmarks — ensuring safety, reliability, and quality worldwide.
