ABB Installation Products Opens New Manufacturing Facility in New Mexico
ABB Installation Products has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a move aimed at addressing growing demand for grid reliability solutions amid rising power needs and aging infrastructure across the U.S.
The $40 million greenfield facility, spanning 90,000 square feet, will significantly boost production of ABB’s Elastimold cable accessories and Fisher Pierce circuit indicators—key components used in undergrounding, fire mitigation, and grid hardening projects. These solutions play a critical role in helping utilities enhance system reliability and safety for communities and customers.
“This expansion allows us to respond faster to the needs of utilities working to modernize infrastructure and meet surging demand,” said Khalid Mandri, president of ABB Installation Products. “It reflects our continued investment in U.S. manufacturing and our longstanding commitment to supporting electric providers nationwide.”
Located on ABB’s 40-acre campus, the new South Building doubles on-site production capacity and integrates advanced robotics, automated systems, and digital testing equipment. The facility is expected to create more than 150 new full-time jobs, bringing total employment on the campus to over 565, with further hiring underway.
In addition to boosting manufacturing output, ABB has invested $15 million in equipment upgrades and automation across both the new and existing buildings on site. The Albuquerque campus also features a newly established Pioneering Innovation Center, supporting job training, R&D, and utility-focused customer collaboration.
Over 80% of the products manufactured in Albuquerque are destined for critical U.S. utility and infrastructure projects. The facility also supports global customers in the energy and distribution sectors, underscoring ABB’s broader strategy to shorten supply chains, drive innovation, and localize production.
This latest expansion is part of more than $125 million in investments ABB Installation Products has made in U.S. operations over the past five years.
With utilities navigating intensifying weather events, electrification pressures, and system resilience challenges, ABB’s expanded footprint delivers not just product availability—but a strategic partner in advancing grid modernization.
View the slide show for an inside look at the new facility.
