May 8, 2024 – Global electrification and automation player ABB is forming a 50/50 joint venture with cable management systems supplier Niedax Group.

“Growth in many of the industries we serve is driving increased demand for cable tray products and services,” said Khalid Mandri, president, ABB Installation Products. “Partnering with Niedax Group will create new opportunities, accelerate collaboration and product development, and maximize value for our cable tray customers coast-to-coast.”

Subject to customary closing conditions, the new joint venture is expected to commence operations in Q4 2024. The plan is to deliver advanced solutions and services to electrical contractors, distributors, and systems integrators across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

The joint venture will combine the North American cable tray businesses of ABB’s Installation Products and Niedax Group. It will offer ABB Installation Products, T&B cable tray and ExpressTray steel wire basket tray product lines, as well as Niedax Group’s MonoSystems, Canadian Electrical Raceways and other Niedax product lines.

The combined product portfolio of cable management solutions will span a range of configurations, finishes and types of cable and ladder trays, wire baskets, channel and perforated tray, floor systems and boxes, accessories and fittings.

“With complementary offerings, advanced manufacturing capabilities, deep industry relationships and a shared focus on high-performance products, establishing this joint venture enables us to work together to pioneer future-ready cable management solutions to support growth in these transitioning industries,” Mandri added.

ABB Installation Products and Niedax Group report they are are working to ensure a smooth transition for the more than 200 employees across Canada and the U.S. who will be part of the new organization. The team will include engineering, manufacturing and R&D specialists, and sales and product management experts.

From left: Bjoern Kleister, head, Strategy & Business Development, ABB Installation Products; Khalid Mandri, president, ABB Installation Products; Bruno Reufels, CEO, Niedax Group; Cornelius Steele, member of the executive board, Niedax Group. Source: ABB/Niedax Group.