Experience. Innovation. Trust.
Powering the World’s Transmission Grids since the Beginning
As original inventors and pioneers of every one of our product lines, Trench has been shaping the future of power transmission from the very beginning. Our technologies have been part of global transmission grids since the dawn of electricity – with more than one million units in operation today.
Decades of innovation and proven performance make the Trench Group the global benchmark for Bushings, Instrument Transformers, Coils, and HVDC technologies.
We don’t just have the knowledge. We have the expertise – built on over a century of engineering excellence.
Extending Asset Value Across the Grid Lifecycle
An interview with Ruchira Sheoran,
Vice President Service, Trench Group GmbH, Berlin
As global electricity demand grows and transmission networks face increasing pressure, maintaining and extending the life of existing high-voltage assets has become a strategic priority. Trench Asset Services supports grid operators worldwide with lifecycle solutions designed to ensure reliability, continuity, and long-term value.
In this interview, Ruchira Sheoran, Vice President Service at Trench Group, shares her perspective on the evolving market landscape and explains how Trench combines OEM expertise and operational services to safeguard the performance and resilience of critical transmission infrastructure – from installation through end of life.
long term value
Supporting Performance, Today and Tomorrow
Trench Asset Services is dedicated to supporting customers throughout the entire operational lifecycle of their assets.
From installation and commissioning to diagnostics, repairs, retrofits, and spare parts, we enable lifetime extension and long-term reliability.
By staying close to our customers and their evolving needs, we strengthen operational stability and provide a smooth transition between ageing and new infrastructures – ensuring continuous performance and sustainable growth.
Infrastructure
Support
We support customers in managing new and ageing infrastructures, ensuring continuity, reliability, and smooth transitions across assets.
Installation
Expertise
We provide comprehensive support and hands-on training during installation and commissioning, securing flawless performance for new and replacement units.
Lifecycle
Solutions
We extend asset lifetime through diagnostics, repairs, retrofits, spare parts, and innovative technical upgrades - ensuring sustainable, long-term performance.
Lifecycle in Action
Comprehensive Lifecycle Expertise,
from Installation to Renewal
Installation Support
Professional supervision and training for safe installation, commissioning, and handling of all product lines – minimizing risks and securing optimal performance from day one.
End-of-Warranty Check
Comprehensive inspection and testing at the end of the warranty period, ensuring continued reliability and performance.
Condition Monitoring
Regular inspections and advanced diagnostics – annual or on demand – to assess condition, recommend actions, and support proactive maintenance planning.
Focused Assessments
Targeted one-time inspections and specialized testing programs, including repair and spare-part support, to enable lifetime continuation of ageing assets.
Replacement Planning
Strategic advisory and technical support for lifetime extensions and replacement sequencing – helping customers plan ahead and maintain stable operations.
Our Complete Services Portfolio
Instruments Transformers
- Current transformers up to 800kV
- Combined current/voltage transformers up to 800kV
- Voltage transformers up to 800kV
- Instrument transformers for GIS up to 800kV
Bushings
- Transformer bushings up to 1,200kV
- Generator bushings up to 36kV/50kA
- Wall bushings up to 800kV
- GIS bushings up to 550kV
Coils
- Air-core dry-type reactors
- Earth fault protection systems
- Line traps
- High-voltage shunt reactors
Instruments Transformers
- Current transformers up to 800kV
- Combined current/voltage transformers up to 800kV
- Voltage transformers up to 800kV
- Instrument transformers for GIS up to 800kV
Bushings
- Transformer bushings up to 1,200kV
- Generator bushings up to 36kV/50kA
- Wall bushings up to 800kV
- GIS bushings up to 550kV
Coils
- Air-core dry-type reactors
- Earth fault protection systems
- Line traps
- High-voltage shunt reactors
DISCOVER THE TRENCH GROUP
The Future Is Extraordinary and It Starts Now
Welcome to the Trench Group, an unstoppable force of positive change and sustainable innovation in the energy transmission market grounded in more than 100 years of experience and with a continuous impulse for the future.
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