Switchgear Solutions

What Switchgear Solutions does

Switchgear Solutions, Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based electrical apparatus manufacturer, service, and remanufacturing company founded in 1992. The company specializes in low and medium voltage power distribution and control equipment, including new and refurbished circuit breakers, switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and transformers. A subsidiary of IPS (Industrial Power Solutions), Switchgear Solutions operates from a 46,000 square-foot manufacturing and corporate facility and employs 101-250 people.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by its proprietary Safe-T-Rack® (STR®) patented remote circuit breaker racking system, which allows operators to rack breakers from a safe distance to comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E arc flash mitigation standards. The Safe-T-Rack line has expanded into multiple variants — SRU, OCTANE, STOUT, and Safe T Flex Wireless — targeting different breaker architectures including GE MagneBlast, ABB Emax 2, and ITE K-series. Beyond proprietary products, the company offers engineered custom solutions including portable substations, control houses, skid-mounted equipment, and relay and control panels. Remanufacturing and testing of vintage electrical apparatus is a core capability, with a two-year warranty on rebuilt circuit breakers.

Switchgear Solutions operates four interlocking revenue streams: (1) product sales of new and refurbished equipment as a factory-authorized distributor for Toshiba International Corporation, (2) field services including 24/7 emergency response, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning, (3) shop-based remanufacturing and testing, and (4) engineered custom products. The company serves industrial facilities as its primary segment, with secondary exposure to power systems/utilities and mining/material handling. Its distribution model combines authorized manufacturer partnerships (Toshiba, Eaton, GE Multilin, SEL, Fuji Electric, Solcon) with direct sales through its Tucson office and field service teams operating across the Southwest United States. Certifications include UL-508A Panel Shop, NETA/NICET, NIST-traceable calibration, and Arizona Certified Professional Engineers on staff.

Name

Switchgear Solutions

Legal name

Switchgear Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://switchgearsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Switchgear Solutions is a Tucson, Arizona-based electrical apparatus manufacturer and service company specializing in low/medium voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, and variable frequency drives. It serves industrial facilities, utilities, and mining customers across the Southwest US as a Toshiba factory-authorized distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH), Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance & Retrofit/Modernization (Substations/Switchgear) (EUADACAL), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Power distribution equipment
• Circuit breaker remanufacturing
• Remote racking systems
• Electrical apparatus services
• Variable frequency drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sales of new and refurbished low and medium voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, variable frequency drives, and controls. Factory-authorized distributor for Toshiba industrial products including VFDs, motors, starters, contactors, and circuit breakers.
2. Field Services: On-site troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of power delivery equipment. Available 24/7 for emergency restoration needs.
3. Shop Services / Remanufacturing: Electrical equipment remanufacturing, rebuilding and testing of circuit breakers, switchgear, motor controls, transformers, relays and other electrical apparatus. Equipment remanufacturing includes switchgear, motor control centers, and portable power equipment. Includes two-year warranty on rebuilt circuit breakers.
4. Engineered Products: Custom manufacturing and integration of electrical equipment including portable substations, control houses, skid mounted equipment, relay and control panels, and custom integration solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Switchgear Solutions manufactures, services, and remanufactures low and medium voltage power distribution and control equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and transformers. The company sells its own patented Safe-T-Rack® remote circuit breaker racking systems and custom engineered products (portable substations, control houses, skid mounted equipment, relay and control panels), while also serving as a factory-authorized distributor for Toshiba industrial products. It additionally provides shop remanufacturing, electrical testing, on-site field services, and 24/7 emergency response for industrial power systems.

Product overview

Switchgear Solutions is a manufacturer, service, and remanufacturing company specializing in power distribution and control equipment. The company operates under two main product categories: (1) Safe-T-Rack branded remote circuit breaker racking systems including SRU, OCTANE, STOUT, and Safe T Flex Wireless models for arc flash protection; and (2) Engineered custom products including portable substations, control houses, skid mounted equipment, relay and control panels, and custom integration services. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive shop services (remanufacturing, rebuilding, testing) and field services (troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, installation, commissioning) for all types of switchgear, circuit breakers, motor controls, transformers, and other electrical apparatus. The company also serves as a factory-authorized distributor for Toshiba's industrial power equipment. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the company operates from a 46,000 square-foot facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe-T-Rack®: Safe-T-Rack® (STR®) is an innovative, patented tool for remote circuit breaker racking and control. Developed for users of low and medium voltage circuit breakers including GE vertical lift designs and horizontally racked breakers as an alternative to arc flash protection garments.

Products and services

• Safe-T-Rack® (STR®) Remote Circuit Breaker Racking System Patented remote racking and control system for low and medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE vertical lift (MagneBlast) designs and horizontally racked breakers. Available variants include Safe-T-Rack SRU (for ABB Emax 2 E1.2 and ITE K600-K2000 breakers), Safe-T-Rack OCTANE (for Magnum DS breakers), Safe-T-Rack STOUT (for GE Gen4 Magneblast breakers), and Safe T Flex Wireless Remote Operator. Provides a comprehensive alternative to arc flash protection garments and supports compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA arc flash mitigation regulations.
• Engineered Products (Portable Substations, Control Houses, Skid Mounted Equipment, Relay and Control Panels, Custom Integration) Custom designed and integrated electrical equipment including portable substations, control houses, skid mounted equipment, protective relay and control panels, and custom integration of off-the-shelf or modified equipment. Assembled and wired per customer specifications, with installation and commissioning services available. Target users are industrial facilities needing tailored power distribution assemblies.
• Shop Services — Remanufacturing, Rebuilding and Testing In-shop electrical equipment remanufacturing, rebuilding, and testing of circuit breakers, switchgear, motor controls, transformers, relays and other electrical apparatus. Testing covers hi-potential, insulation resistance, power factor, current injection, protective relay timing, time travel analysis, ductor, and other tests performed to OEM and industry standards. Includes a two-year warranty on rebuilt circuit breakers.
• Field Services On-site services including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of power delivery equipment. Delivered directly to customer locations by field service teams.
• 24/7 Emergency Service 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency response for both field and shop service emergencies, including emergency restoration of power systems, accessible via the toll-free line (800) 349-7947.
• New and Refurbished Equipment Sales Sales of new and refurbished low and medium voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, variable frequency drives, and controls products. Includes factory-authorized Toshiba industrial products (VFDs, motors, starters, contactors, circuit breakers) and aftermarket switchgear with rebuild and refurbish capabilities for legacy electrical power distribution equipment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Toshiba International CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 September 2013Factory-authorized sales outlet for Toshiba's Industrial Division line of low and medium voltage variable frequency drives, low and medium voltage motors, low and medium voltage starters, medium voltage circuit breakers, and low and medium voltage contactors. Agreement signed September 17, 2013.
• Remote Solutions, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Safe-T-Rack® Remote Racking and Operating Systems. Remote Solutions, LLC is the provider of Safe-T-Rack® products which Switchgear Solutions sells and services.
• ToshibacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLow and Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Soft Starters, Motors and Motor Controls. Switchgear Solutions is an authorized distributor and representative.
• Eaton CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCircuit Breakers, Switchgear, Switchboards, UPS Systems, Power Distribution Units, Motor Controls and Transformers. Switchgear Solutions is an authorized representative.
• GE MultilinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtection and Control Relays, Potential and Current Transformers. Authorized partnership for GE Digital Energy products.
• SEL, Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Protection and Control Relays. Authorized partnership.
• Fuji ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLow Voltage Variable Frequency Drives. Authorized partnership.
• SolconmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLow and Medium Voltage Soft Starters. Authorized partnership.
• AMR, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Mining Research - Monitoring and Control Products. Authorized partnership.
• Synergy Engineering LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineered Systems Provider for Large-scale Material Handling Applications. Authorized partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RESA Power: RESA Power is one of the largest independent providers of power systems services, testing, remanufacturing, and field services for electrical power equipment — closely overlapping SSI's field service, remanufacturing, and shop services offering across a similar switchgear/breaker installed base.
• National Switchgear: National Switchgear remanufactures, sells, and services low and medium voltage power distribution equipment including circuit breakers, switchgear, motor controls, and transformers — a near-direct analogue of SSI's shop services and product sales mix.
• Shermco Industries: Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and repair services for power distribution equipment, with NETA-certified technicians and a similar 24/7 field-service positioning relevant to industrial and utility customers like SSI's.
• Powell Industries: Powell Industries designs and manufactures custom engineered switchgear, power distribution buildings, and electrical houses — directly comparable to SSI's engineered products line including control houses, portable substations, and skid-mounted equipment.
• Industrial Electric Mfg (IEM): IEM manufactures custom low and medium voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, and electrical apparatus — overlapping with SSI's engineered products and remanufacturing capabilities around legacy and custom switchgear assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a global incumbent in electrical components and power distribution, manufacturing switchgear, circuit breakers, and motor controls that SSI distributes as an authorized representative — a broader incumbent that competes and partners simultaneously with SSI.
• ABB: ABB is a broad incumbent in electrification, offering switchgear, circuit breakers (including Emax 2 referenced in SSI's Safe-T-Rack® SRU line), drives, and motors that overlap with SSI's product and service portfolio across industrial power.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a broad incumbent offering low and medium voltage switchgear, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation products — directly competing with and supplying adjacent lines to SSI's authorized product portfolio.
• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure): Siemens Smart Infrastructure provides switchgear, motor controls, and grid equipment and complements competing offerings with digital industrial services — a broad incumbent whose product lines intersect with SSI's equipment sales and engineered solutions.
• Hubbell: Hubbell manufactures electrical products including connectors, switchgear enclosures, and power distribution components — a broad incumbent whose electrical equipment and systems portfolio overlaps with several lines SSI sells, services, or engineers around.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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