SWISS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1975
Founded in Wetzikon, Switzerland in 1975, PMA became part of ABB Electrification in 2012. Today, the brand manufactures over 6,500 cable protection solutions at its Uster facility, serving 50+ countries worldwide.
PMA operates advanced manufacturing facilities in Uster, Switzerland, supported by test laboratories in Uster and Coleshill, UK. As part of ABB's Installation Products division, PMA combines Swiss precision engineering with global reach and technical support.
The brand's comprehensive product range includes flexible conduit systems, cable glands, and accessories designed for industrial automation, machinery, renewable energy, and infrastructure applications. PMA's engineering expertise ensures solutions meet the demanding requirements of modern industrial installations across diverse environments and industries.
RIGOROUS TESTING FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS
PMA operates advanced testing laboratories in Uster, Switzerland and Coleshill, UK, where products undergo rigorous evaluation for extreme temperature performance, chemical resistance, UV stability, and mechanical durability. Every cable protection system is tested to international standards including EN, IEC, UL, and CSA requirements. This comprehensive testing ensures PMA products deliver reliable performance in the harshest industrial environments worldwide.
The testing facilities simulate real-world conditions that cable protection systems encounter across industries—from Arctic cold to desert heat, corrosive chemical exposure to continuous UV radiation. PMA's engineers validate performance across temperature ranges from -40°C to +150°C, test flame resistance and impact strength, and verify ingress protection ratings up to IP68/IP69K. This commitment to testing excellence means specifiers and contractors can trust PMA systems to protect critical infrastructure in oil and gas facilities, food processing plants, wastewater treatment, marine installations, and transportation networks.
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
PMA leads the industry with its EcoGuard™ sustainable product line, incorporating recycled materials and eco-efficient manufacturing processes. The brand's commitment to sustainability aligns with global CO₂ reduction goals while maintaining the performance standards expected from Swiss engineering.
Beyond EcoGuard, PMA has a full sustainability agenda including being part of ABB's EcoSolutions™ portfolio with externally-verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and aiming to achieve a Zero-Waste-to-Landfill by 2025.
FROM OCEAN WASTE TO ADVANCED CABLE PROTECTION
Every year, an estimated 1 million tons of abandoned fishing nets—the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses—litter the world's oceans, endangering marine life and fueling the global plastic crisis. ABB is transforming this ocean waste into industry-leading cable protection technology. Introducing PMA EcoGuard™ PA6 RPPA conduit—one of the industry's first cable protection systems crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide using primarily recovered fishing nets.
Engineered for strength and durability across machine building, renewable energy, and telecommunications applications, PMA EcoGuard reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and freshwater use by 50% compared to conventional systems. This breakthrough innovation doesn't just protect cables—it protects marine life, supports coastal communities, and proves that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.
WHY PMA? SWISS QUALITY. GLOBAL PERFORMANCE.
<p>Swiss precision engineering meets comprehensive cable protection solutions for the world's most demanding industrial environments.</p>
Swiss engineering excellence
<p>Designed, tested, and manufactured in Uster, Switzerland since 1975—delivering precision quality and reliability worldwide.</p>Over 6,500 product solutions
<p>Comprehensive range of standard products plus customized solutions for railway, industrial, marine, renewable energy, robotics, and infrastructure applications.</p>Rigorously tested and certified
<p>Dedicated test laboratories ensure products exceed international standards for mechanical strength, thermal resistance, chemical durability, and ingress protection up to IP69.</p>Maximum cable protection
<p>Exceptional resistance to temperature extremes, UV radiation, chemicals, fire, water ingress, vibration and mechanical stress—ensuring long service life in harsh environments.</p>Sustainable innovation
<p>PMA EcoGuard™ products use recycled materials and eco-efficient manufacturing, supporting circular economy goals without compromising performance.</p>Designed for easy installation
<p>Engineered to simplify and accelerate installation with complete systems that reduce labor time and costs.</p>
HOW WE HELP
Products
PMA Flexible protection system for applications with high requirements
For 50 years, PMA has delivered cable protection systems engineered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability—trusted in the world's most demanding applications.
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INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT
From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.
Rail industry, Automation and robotics, Machine building, Energy, Hazardous areas, Shipbuilding, Food & beverage
ABB ECO SOLUTIONS™ PRODUCTS
<p>Our ABB EcoSolutions™ product portfolio helps customers and partners make more sustainable decisions. Each product’s circularity value and environmental impact are fully transparent. We are continuously partnering across the value chain to innovate and expand our EcoSolutions portfolio.</p>
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PMA serves industrial automation, machinery manufacturing, renewable energy (wind and solar), transportation infrastructure, and building automation. The brand's solutions protect critical cabling in robotics, production lines, offshore wind farms, rail systems, and smart building installations where reliability is essential.
PMA combines Swiss engineering precision with over 6,500 product solutions manufactured in Uster, Switzerland. The brand offers comprehensive testing through laboratories in Switzerland and UK, EcoGuard™ sustainable products, and global standards compliance (UL, CSA, CE, ATEX). As part of ABB, PMA provides worldwide technical support and availability.
Yes, PMA's EcoGuard™ product line incorporates recycled materials and eco-efficient manufacturing processes. This sustainable approach reduces environmental impact while maintaining the performance standards expected from Swiss engineering. PMA's commitment aligns with global CO₂ reduction goals and supports green building and renewable energy projects.
PMA products are manufactured in Uster, Switzerland, maintaining the brand's heritage of Swiss engineering excellence since 1975. The facility produces over 6,500 different solutions, supported by advanced test laboratories in Uster, Switzerland and Coleshill, UK. As part of ABB, products are available globally through ABB's distribution network.
PMA offers flexible conduit systems (metallic and non-metallic), cable glands for various applications, protective sleeves, cable entry systems, and specialized accessories. The range includes solutions for standard industrial environments, hazardous locations (ATEX-certified), extreme temperatures, outdoor installations, and renewable energy applications. Products are available in multiple materials and sizes.