Statement re Lummus

ABB Ltd
01 September 2006




                                     
Statement


Zurich, Switzerland, September 1, 2006 - ABB announced today that the Chapter 11
Plan of Reorganization of its U.S. based subsidiary, ABB Lummus Global Inc.,
became effective yesterday after the order of the U.S. District Court affirming
the Plan became final on August 31, 2006.

'We are very pleased that we have resolved the asbestos claims against Lummus
Global for good. Lummus will now be in a much stronger position and we see a
very good future for the company. This is a very solid business with great
technology expertise and a committed workforce, operating in attractive oil, gas
and petrochemical markets' Fred Kindle, CEO and President of ABB said.




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