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Thomas&Betts ABB Logo For over a century, Thomas & Betts has led the way in innovative design, manufacturing, and service to meet the evolving demands of the market. As one of the world’s largest providers of electrical components and systems, Thomas & Betts offers more than 250,000 products for wire and cable management, cable protection, power connection and control, and safety technology.

Since 1898, Thomas & Betts has been a trusted provider of high-quality solutions for professionals in the transportation, data center, energy, food processing, and housing sectors. With a strong emphasis on electrical transmission, Thomas & Betts delivers products that are reliable, durable, and innovative.

For over a century, Thomas & Betts has led the electrical industry, setting benchmarks with numerous product “firsts” and playing a pivotal role in shaping safe and consistent electrical standards. Their brands are recognized for quality and are trusted by electricians, installers, engineers, and consumers alike.

Thomas & Betts Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of components that manage the connection, distribution, and transmission of electrical power across industrial, construction, and utility applications. Additionally, the company produces commercial heating and ventilation units for commercial and industrial buildings and engineered steel structures for utility transmission. The company operates in three segments: Electrical, Steel Structures, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning. In July 2011, Thomas & Betts expanded its portfolio by acquiring AmbiRad Group, a manufacturer of specialized commercial and industrial heating and ventilation products.

When you need quality lugs, connectors, solderless terminals, cable ties, or installation tools, Thomas & Betts components are your go-to choice.

On May 16, 2012, ABB Ltd, a leading power and automation technology group, completed its acquisition of Thomas & Betts, enhancing its presence as a North American leader in low-voltage products.

In 2018, ABB announced that Thomas & Betts Corporation would begin operating under the name ABB Installation Products, Inc. Thomas & Betts continues to design and manufacture products for managing the connection, distribution, and transmission of electrical power across industrial, construction, and utility applications worldwide.

ABB Installation Products will maintain the trusted Thomas & Betts brand names, including Steel City®, Iberville®, Star Teck®, Color-Keyed®, and Ty-Rap®. Customers can expect the same high-quality products, reliable service, and seamless business operations that have been consistent throughout ABB’s ownership of Thomas & Betts over the past six years.

ABB (NYSE: ABB) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation, robotics, and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry, and transportation & infrastructure worldwide. With a legacy of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB is at the forefront of industrial digitalization, offering solutions that bring electricity from any power plant to any plug and automate industries from raw materials to finished products. As the title partner in ABB Formula E, the all-electric international FIA motorsport series, ABB is advancing e-mobility to support a sustainable future. ABB operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 147,000 people. Visit www.abb.com for more information.