Know when to reduce, reuse, and retrofit

Around the world, industries strive to reduce their environmental impact and retrofitting aging high-voltage equipment is proving to be a smart and cost-effective choice. 

It’s just like when your phone gets a boost with a system update, retrofitting old equipment lets you make it more efficient and sustainable without throwing it all away. It’s about keeping what works and making it even better. 

In this episode, we dive into the world of retrofit solutions, focusing on their pivotal role in sustainability. Martin Apfl, Global Product Marketing Manager for High Voltage Service at Hitachi Energy, shares excellent insights into how industries are giving aging infrastructure a second life with innovative retrofit solutions such as the EconiQ™ Retrofill. 

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Martin Apfl is the Global Product Marketing Manager for High Voltage Service at Hitachi Energy. 

As a mechatronics engineer with a master’s degree in general management and 17 impressive years at Hitachi Energy, Martin has a solid foundation and strong technical background. His dedication to innovative technology is matched by his drive to improve the efficiency and reliability of energy networks. The diversity of people and thought is what he loves most about his work – he thrives on the opportunity to connect with individuals from all walks of life and collaborate on unique solutions. 

Outside of work, you can find Martin spending time with his family or indulging in his love for classic films, particularly those by Quentin Tarantino, the Cohen brothers, or Francis Ford Coppola. One film he'll never get tired of is ‘The Godfather’ trilogy, having watched it more than 10 times.

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