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May 2024

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Investments driving ReliaGear® product fulfillment improvements

Investments driving ReliaGear® product fulfillment improvements

Unprecedented demand and disrupted global supply chains have been consistent across many industries, including ours, since 2021. As a result, industry-wide outputs have not kept pace with demand, adversely affecting the customer experience with extended lead times and increased backlogs.

Although U.S. demand remains high, ABB has taken specific measures to improve factory performance, including but not limited to investing in additional capacity, dual sourcing of input components and materials and product design enhancements for improved manufacturability.

While predictability issues persist in some product lines, ABB’s actions have contributed to significant improvements in increased output, decreased lead times and reduced overdue orders in our ReliaGear® switchgear, switchboards, lighting panelboards and power panelboards product lines.

We remain committed to continuing our fulfillment improvement journey, your success and meeting customers’ expectations. Please contact your local ABB sales account manager for more information about ReliaGear® product availability and lead times.

*2023 results

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ReliaGear® solutions

Low Voltage Switchgear
Low Voltage Switchgear

The new generation LV switchgear platform integrates cutting-edge SACE® Emax 2 air circuit breaker technology with the proven AKD low voltage switchgear platform. Wide range of ratings available.

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SB Switchboard - EXcelerate
SB Switchboard - EXcelerate

The configured-to-order EXcelerate program for ReliaGear® SB Switchboards offers quick ship solutions for projects of any size. Now with 4,700+ preconfigured options available.

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Merchandised neXT SuperBox Power Panelboards
Merchandised neXT SuperBox Power Panelboards

A preconfigured combination of interior, box, ground, neutral, front and fillers. The only additional components required are ReliaGear® neXT circuit breakers. Enable your customers to install quickly and with confidence.

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Merchandised Lighting Panelboards
Merchandised Lighting Panelboards

Delivered unassembled to provide the flexibility to select the appropriate interior, box, front, main and sub-feed breaker kit (if required) to meet most application requirements from stock. Perfect for customer projects with quick turnaround time.

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Low Voltage Motor Control Centers
Low Voltage Motor Control Centers

A safer, smarter and more sustainable means to protect and control motors by featuring SACE® Tmax® XT breaker technology, UMC 100.3 motor protection relays, and the ACS580 family of variable frequency drives.

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Busway
Busway

With the combined benefits of the proven Spectra™ series busway, SACE® Tmax® XT circuit breaker and fused OT/OS switch in a plug-in unit, ReliaGear® busway is available in both feeder and plug-in styles, up to 5000 A.

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Electrification U.S. Summit

Electrifying the U.S. with our partners
Electrifying the U.S. with our partners

ABB leaders engaged with many distribution channel partner executives at the Electrification U.S. Summit in Orlando, FL on April 22–23. Insights and key topics shaping our industry and the U.S. market paved the way for meaningful discussions during the event. The passion for collaboration was truly inspiring. We look forward to a stronger partnership and shared success.

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Did you know?

Get ready to switch

Get ready to switch

In 2018, ABB acquired GE’s Industrial Solutions business and has since invested substantially to expand production capacity and foster product development. Coming soon, GE residential electrical products, from load centers to circuit breakers, will be branded ABB. With over 130 years of expertise and innovation, you will get ABB pioneering technology, dedicated resources and GE load center compatibility all in one.

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New Product Innovations

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For more information, contact your local ABB sales representative today.

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