8 Dec 2021

Megger are pleased to announce that they have acquired the BALTO product line from STEVO Electric bvba (Belgium). The BALTO products, continually developed since their launch in 2003, are used to test the operation of DC high-speed electrical circuit breakers. 

Acquisition of BALTO products

These circuit breakers provide protection to equipment and are frequently found in DC traction, rail and underground transportation, where their reliable operation is critical to maintaining safe operation of DC protection schemes.

There also further applications of the BALTO product range in photovoltaic, mining, marine vessels and heavy industry.

Expansion of Megger’s solution offering

The BALTO products extend Megger’s solution offering to the rail and metro industry

The BALTO products extend Megger’s solution offering to the rail and metro industry, which is transitioning to more electrification, digital communication and control.

It complements Megger’s portfolio of solutions in electrical test, measurement and diagnostics, enabling condition monitoring of electrical assets within the electrical supply utilities and throughout industry.

Supporting customers in network protection test

Dr. Andrew Dodds, the Group Director and Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Megger, commented “The acquisition continues Megger’s growth ambitions and strengthens the support we are able to give customers in network protection test.”