The Interview
Extending Asset Value Across the Grid Lifecycle
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.
Trench Asset Services is established with a clear purpose: to support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their high-voltage grid assets and create additional long-term value.
As demand for electricity grows and lead times for new equipment increase, managing and maintaining existing assets has become more critical than ever. Transmission grids are globally critical infrastructure, and their reliability directly impacts economic stability and the energy transition.
As an OEM with deep technical expertise and a presence in global transmission networks since the very beginning of high-voltage technology, Trench is uniquely positioned to provide expert service, insight, and long-term support to grid operators worldwide.
Trench Asset Services is established with a clear purpose: to support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their high-voltage grid assets and create additional long-term value.
As demand for electricity grows and lead times for new equipment increase, managing and maintaining existing assets has become more critical than ever. Transmission grids are globally critical infrastructure, and their reliability directly impacts economic stability and the energy transition.
As an OEM with deep technical expertise and a presence in global transmission networks since the very beginning of high-voltage technology, Trench is uniquely positioned to provide expert service, insight, and long-term support to grid operators worldwide.
Our services cover the complete lifecycle of high-voltage grid equipment. This begins with installation support and comprehensive training on proper product handling and operation.
We also offer regular inspections, maintenance testing, and condition assessments, as well as critical spare-parts planning to minimize downtime. For aging infrastructure, we support lifecycle extension programs and strategic end-of-life replacement planning.
In addition, we provide prioritized repairs, refurbishments, and rapid response services where required, helping customers maximize asset availability, reliability, and long-term performance.
The market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by electrification and rising global energy demand. At the same time, grid operators face aging infrastructure, supply-chain constraints, and increasing reliability requirements.
Our target customers include anyone responsible for managing high-voltage grid equipment, such as electric utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, industrial companies, and data-center operators with their own substations.
These customers are increasingly focused on asset performance, risk reduction, and long-term operational continuity, which makes professional lifecycle services essential.
Customers can expect professional, reliable services grounded in Trench’s long-standing legacy and deep technical expertise. Our highly skilled engineering and field service teams are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality support wherever our customers operate.
Our goal is to be a trusted long-term partner. We help customers optimize performance, reduce operational risk, and ensure the long-term reliability of their critical infrastructure.
Transmission grids are globally critical infrastructure. Supporting their reliability, performance, and longevity is not optional - it is essential for economic stability and the energy transition.
Our services cover the complete lifecycle of high-voltage grid equipment. This begins with installation support and comprehensive training on proper product handling and operation.
We also offer regular inspections, maintenance testing, and condition assessments, as well as critical spare-parts planning to minimize downtime. For aging infrastructure, we support lifecycle extension programs and strategic end-of-life replacement planning.
In addition, we provide prioritized repairs, refurbishments, and rapid response services where required, helping customers maximize asset availability, reliability, and long-term performance.
The market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by electrification and rising global energy demand. At the same time, grid operators face aging infrastructure, supply-chain constraints, and increasing reliability requirements.
Our target customers include anyone responsible for managing high-voltage grid equipment, such as electric utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, industrial companies, and data-center operators with their own substations.
These customers are increasingly focused on asset performance, risk reduction, and long-term operational continuity, which makes professional lifecycle services essential.
Customers can expect professional, reliable services grounded in Trench’s long-standing legacy and deep technical expertise. Our highly skilled engineering and field service teams are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality support wherever our customers operate.
Our goal is to be a trusted long-term partner. We help customers optimize performance, reduce operational risk, and ensure the long-term reliability of their critical infrastructure.
Transmission grids are globally critical infrastructure. Supporting their reliability, performance, and longevity is not optional - it is essential for economic stability and the energy transition.
OUR SOLUTIONS
Empowering Reliability through every Stage of the Lifecycle
Built on decades of engineering excellence, our service approach combines technical depth with real-world field experience. Whether it’s optimizing measurement accuracy in Instrument Transformers, maintaining insulation integrity in Bushings, or extending the lifespan of Coils, Trench Services delivers tailored solutions that minimize downtime, enhance safety, and secure sustainable operation – today and for the future.
