Encounter – Distributor News ABB Encounter Distributor Newsletter - November 2025

November 2025

The distributor partner source for ABB news

Gain the edge with ABB solutions in every season

As the seasons change, our commitment to solving customer challenges while elevating your business success remains constant. Value-driven engagement coupled with readily available ABB solutions that emphasize speed, ease of installation and reliability can translate into cost savings and business growth opportunities regardless of season or project type. From simplifying your workflow to helping customers complete projects on time, ABB has a robust lineup of solutions to keep you and your customers competitive. Don’t let seasonal shifts slow you down. Talk to your local ABB account manager about available solutions to support finishing the year strong — and gearing up now for a successful new year ahead.

Captivate customers with ABB’s interactive industry solutions landscapes

Leverage our digital landscapes to present ABB industry solutions and create instant value. This dynamic tool provides hands-on, in-depth views showing how ABB solutions help customers manage their energy and electrical infrastructure in a safe, smart and sustainable way.

ReliaGear® Merchandised solutions

Get ready for easier configuration

Panelboard configurator updates in ABB empower Quote are coming early 2026. Stock up now on ReliaGear® Merchandised neXT SuperBox power panelboards in preparation for a simplified way to configure solutions and meet customer requirements.

ReliaHome™ residential solutions

Your guide to seasonal preparedness

Prepare your customers and your business for the colder months using our Residential Products Stocking Guide. Stay ahead of seasonal needs, reduce lead times and capture more sales when demand peaks.

EXcelerate

Two solutions: preconfigured options + shorter lead times

EXcelerate for ReliaGear® SB switchboard
Get a head start on meeting 2026 delivery schedules for your customers. ABB’s EXcelerate program offers quick shipping without compromising quality. Choose from thousands of simple to mid-complexity configurations, all with a 100% on-time delivery rate.

EXcelerate for ReliaGear® LV SG low voltage switchgear
Don’t wait to prepare for 2026 projects with EXcelerate for ReliaGear® LV SG low voltage switchgear. With preconfigured options and shorter lead times, you and your customers can have the power to choose exactly what you need, when you need it.

Q4 New product innovations

Our passion to lead as a technology innovator is increasingly evident with each new product launch. Q4 features:


	•	ReliaGear® low voltage dry type transformers
	•	ReliaHome™ 50 kA and 75 kA surge protective devices
	•	ReliaHome™ ground fault/GFT2 1-pole (15–30 A) circuit breakers

Configure smarter and deliver with confidence

Our latest empower Configurator releases introduce powerful new capabilities, expanded product offering and refined user experiences — designed to help you quote faster and transact business better. View the latest enhancements, changes and more.

Unlock your potential with tailored eLearning courses

Designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to serve diverse customer needs, the Electrification eLearning series features:


	•	Residential solutions
	•	Commercial and industrial applications
	•	Critical power infrastructure and more

Master your marketing faster with ABB resources

Our commitment to support expanding your customer reach continues to grow. There’s always something new on the Distributor Partner Portal. Check out the latest!


	•	Social media page update
	•	Residential solutions resources
	•	And more

•	ABB has earned the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Make It American™ certification for our Mebane, North Carolina facility.

•	The new InControl OEM distributor newsletter features OEM industry insights, product highlights and more.

•	ABB has a new, centralized hub offering on-demand training specifically for electrical contractors.