What ABB Installation Products does

ABB Installation Products is a division of ABB Group that manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of electrical infrastructure products used to manage the connection, distribution, and transmission of electricity. The division sells more than 200,000 SKUs across seven core product categories — flexible cable protection, rigid conduit and fittings, wire and cable management, connectivity and grounding, boxes and commercial fittings, metal framing and cable tray, and utility products — marketed under legacy brands including Ty-Rap, T&B, Blackburn, Carlon, Elastimold, Ocal, Superstrut, Sta-Kon, Joslyn, and Fisher Pierce. Its U.S. operations are headquartered in Cary, North Carolina (with a Memphis presence), and the business operates within ABB's broader Electrification division, which employs more than 50,000 people across 100 countries.

The technology foundation is rooted in well-established electrical and mechanical engineering: solid dielectric switchgear, PVC-coated corrosion-resistant conduit, color-coded compression connectors, high-performance cable ties, modular metal framing, fault current indicators, and current-limiting fuses. The portfolio was significantly expanded through ABB's 2012 acquisition of Thomas & Betts, which contributed the Ty-Rap franchise and a deep U.S. contractor distribution footprint. Product development is oriented around safety, durability, and code compliance for grid, commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

Commercially, the division operates a multi-channel model combining an extensive distributor/reseller network with direct sales to contractors, EPCs, facilities operations, and OEMs, supplemented by OEM embedded supply relationships. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts are typically multi-year in nature. Revenue is reported only at the consolidated ABB Group level, not separately for this division. End markets span utilities, data centers, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy, commercial buildings, residential construction, aviation, manufacturing, and water/wastewater, with strategic emphasis on grid modernization, electrification, and renewable energy integration.

Name

ABB Installation Products

Legal name

ABB Installation Products

Website

https://joslynhivoltage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ABB Installation Products is a division of ABB Group that manufactures and distributes more than 200,000 electrical infrastructure SKUs — including cable ties, conduit, connectors, boxes, and utility switchgear — sold under brands like Ty-Rap, T&B, Blackburn, Carlon, and Elastimold to contractors, utilities, data centers, EPCs, and OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Products

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Electrical installation products
• Cable management systems
• Conduit and fittings
• Utility switchgear products
• Electrical connectivity grounding

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Products: Sale of physical electrical products including cable protection systems, conduit and fittings, wire management, connectivity and grounding solutions, boxes and commercial fittings, and utility products. Products are sold through distributors, resellers, and direct to contractors and OEMs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABB Installation Products manufactures and sells more than 200,000 electrical installation and distribution products, including flexible cable protection, rigid conduit and fittings, wire and cable management, connectivity and grounding, boxes and commercial fittings, metal framing and cable tray, and medium- to high-voltage utility products. These products are sold to contractors, distributors, OEMs, and EPCs under brand names such as Ty-Rap, T&B, Blackburn, Carlon, Elastimold, Ocal, and Superstrut for use in commercial, industrial, utility, residential, data center, EV charging, and renewable energy applications.

Product overview

ABB Installation Products operates as a comprehensive portfolio of electrical infrastructure solutions offering more than 200,000 products across multiple product categories. The portfolio includes seven core product categories: Flexible Cable Protection Systems (featuring T&B Liquidtight Systems, Adaptaflex), Rigid Conduit & Fittings (including Ocal PVC-Coated and T&B Fittings), Wire & Cable Management (Ty-Rap, Catamount, Ty-Duct, Deltec), Connectivity & Grounding (Color-Keyed, Blackburn, Sta-Kon, Spec-Kon, Shrink-Kon, Russellstoll), Boxes & Commercial Fittings (Carlon, Steel City), Metal Framing & Cable Tray (Superstrut, Kindorf), and Utility Products (Elastimold, Joslyn, Fisher Pierce, Hi-Tech, Homac). These products are distributed under trusted brand names including Blackburn, Carlon, elastimold, EZCODE, Joslyn, Ocal, Russellstoll, Sta-Kon, Superstrut, T&B, and Ty-Rap, serving industries including utilities, data centers, residential, commercial buildings, manufacturing, and renewable energy. The solutions power and protect electrical infrastructure across Aviation, Commercial Buildings, Data Centers, EV Grid-to-Charger, Healthcare, Residential, Water and Wastewater, and Utility sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adaptaflex: Flexible non-metallic conduit systems for cable protection
• Blackburn
• Carlon
• Catamount
• Color-Keyed
• Deltec
• elastimold
• EZCODE
• Fisher Pierce
• Harnessflex
• Hi-Tech
• Homac
• Joslyn
• Kindorf
• Kopex-ex
• Ocal
• PMA
• Pos-E-Kon
• red dot
• Russellstoll
• Shield-Kon
• Shrink-Kon
• Spec-Kon
• Sta-Kon
• Star Teck
• Steel City
• Superstrut
• T&B Cable Tray
• T&B Fittings
• T&B Liquidtight Systems
• Ty-Duct
• Ty-Rap

Products and services

• Flexible Cable Protection Systems
• Rigid Conduit & Fittings Heavy-duty rigid conduit systems and fittings including T&B Fittings for stainless and rigid applications and Ocal PVC-Coated Conduit for corrosion-resistant installations.
• Wire & Cable Management Complete wire and cable management portfolio including Ty-Rap High-Performance Cable Ties, Ty-Heat Cable Ties, Ty-Met Stainless Steel Cable Ties, Catamount Cable Ties, Deltec Support Systems, and Ty-Duct Wiring Duct.
• Connectivity & Grounding Electrical connectivity and grounding solutions including Color-Keyed Compression Connectors, Sta-Kon/Spec-Kon/Shield-Kon/Dragon Tooth Crimp Terminals, Blackburn Mechanical & Grounding Connectors, Shrink-Kon Heat-Shrinkable Tubing, Russellstoll & Pos-E-Kon Connectors, and EZCODE Identification Products.
• Boxes & Commercial Fittings Electrical boxes and commercial fittings including Carlon Non-metallic Boxes, Steel City Metallic Boxes, Commercial Fittings, Floor Boxes, and Weatherproof Boxes.
• Metal Framing & Cable Tray Structural support systems including Superstrut & Kindorf Metal Framing, Steel City Hangers & Clamps, and Abnex Cable Tray for routing and supporting electrical infrastructure.
• Utility Products Medium and high-voltage utility solutions including Elastimold Solid Dielectric Switchgear, Elastimold Solid Dielectric Reclosers, Elastimold Cable Accessories, Fisher Pierce Fault Current Indicators, Homac/Blackburn Utility Connectors, Hi-Tech Current-Limiting Fuses, and Joslyn Hi-Voltage Air Break and Capacitor Switches.
• T&B Liquidtight Systems Liquidtight conduit systems providing protection for electrical wiring in demanding environments, including Type A Non-metallic Liquid-tight Fittings.
• Ty-Rap High-Performance Cable Ties High-performance cable ties for secure fastening in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• Elastimold Solid Dielectric Switchgear Solid dielectric switchgear, reclosers, and cable accessories for medium-voltage utility applications.
• Ocal PVC-Coated Conduit and Fittings PVC-coated conduit and fittings providing corrosion-resistant protection for electrical installations.
• Superstrut & Kindorf Metal Framing Metal framing system for supporting and routing electrical conduit, cable tray, and other equipment.
• Carlon Non-metallic Boxes and Accessories Non-metallic boxes and accessories for residential and commercial electrical installations.
• Color-Keyed Compression Connectors Color-coded compression connectors and lugs ensuring proper installation and circuit identification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 million kilometers of grids need to be refurbished or constructed by 2040 globally according to IEA

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure division is a broad incumbent offering electrical products, building technology, and grid solutions. Siemens competes with ABB Installation Products in commercial electrical installation products and utility-grade electrical infrastructure globally.
• Eaton Corporation: Eaton is a broad incumbent in electrical power management with significant overlap in switchgear, power distribution, and electrical installation products. Eaton competes with ABB Installation Products across utility, data center, and commercial segments, though as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global broad incumbent in energy management and automation with a comprehensive electrical installation products portfolio. The company competes with ABB Installation Products across wiring devices, cable management, and utility electrical products worldwide.
• Legrand: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, with a strong portfolio of wiring devices, cable management, and data center solutions. The company overlaps with ABB Installation Products in commercial and residential electrical installation products.

Emerging players

• Southwire Company: Southwire is a leading North American wire and cable manufacturer that has expanded into cable management systems and electrical products. The company provides partial overlap with ABB Installation Products in cable-related installation categories serving similar contractor and utility customers.

Direct peers

• nVent Electric: nVent is a pure-play electrical connection and protection solutions company, competing with ABB Installation Products in cable management, enclosures, and electrical connection products. Both companies serve data center, industrial, and commercial construction end markets.
• Atkore: Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical raceway products including conduit, fittings, cable tray, and mechanical tubing, directly competing with ABB Installation Products across its core cable protection and rigid conduit categories. The two companies overlap heavily in serving electrical contractors and distributors in North America.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Hubbell is a diversified electrical products company with strong overlap in wiring devices, connectors, and electrical installation products. Hubbell competes directly with ABB Installation Products in commercial and industrial electrical installation markets through comparable distribution channels.
• Leviton Manufacturing: Leviton is a privately held manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, lighting controls, and network solutions, directly competing with ABB Installation Products in commercial and residential wiring devices, boxes, and cable management products.

Regional players

• Encore Wire: Encore Wire is a US-focused manufacturer of copper and aluminum wire and cable products serving electrical distribution, construction, and industrial markets. The company provides adjacent competition in wire management categories served by ABB Installation Products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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