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February 28, 2019

PLATINUM PARTNER Spotlight: ABB

Writing the Future of Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Electrification

This month IECRM celebrates Platinum Partner ABB, a dedicated supporter of IEC and its Chapters

About…

ABB is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics & motion, serving customers in utilities, industry, and transport & infrastructure globally.  The company operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees.

ABB and IECRM…

David Kendall, ABB’s Director – Industry Affairs within the Electrification Products Division, shares, “ABB is an active member and participant of IECRM, IEC National, and multiple IEC Chapters throughout the United States. ABB has demonstrated dedicated support of the IEC through product donations, memberships, sponsorships, and training.”

What’s New?

“It has been an exciting time for ABB. We’ve proudly announced that Thomas & Betts is now officially integrated into the ABB global master brand as part of our strategy to drive progress and continued growth in the electrical industry in North America,” says David. “Together, Thomas & Betts and ABB share a history of innovation, a passion for providing excellent customer service, and the values of safety, quality and integrity. Our shared vision is of a future filled with opportunity and innovation for our customers and our employees.”

What Should IECRM Members Know?

The joining of Thomas & Betts with ABB over the past six years has been beneficial to our customers and employees, and we will continue to make, market, and sell the trusted Thomas & Betts authentic products – now under the ABB brand as ABB Installation Products, Inc.

With over 4,500 U.S. employees in Installation Products, ABB remains committed to local manufacturing and engineering, as well as the local communities where our employees work and live. Over the past decade, we have invested $14 billion in the United States, strengthening our global leadership in electrification, expanding our ability to serve customers, and tripling our total U.S. workforce to 24,000 ABB employees.

We value our relationship with the IECRM and look forward to continuing to grow our business together.

What We Make Sure Others Know…

ABB’s Electrification Products Division (ABB EP) offers the broadest and most comprehensive product line in the industry of full range low- and medium-voltage products, solutions, and services for commercial, institutional, residential and industrial construction, as well as equipment MRO and OEM applications. This includes panel building, wastewater treatment, food processing, power generation, and chemical processing.

We connect, protect, control, and measure a wide range of electrical systems, serving the utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure sectors through a number of channels. We improve the reliability and efficiency of electrical installations through modular substation packages, distribution automation products, switchgear, circuit breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, installation products, wiring accessories, enclosures, and cabling systems.

To provide turnkey solutions that reduce installation time and operating costs, ABB is committed to continuous product development that ensures innovation and quality. Services include support with product selection, installation, and maintenance. Visit tnb.abb.com and https://new.abb.com/low-voltage.

 

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.