--- title: What to Look for in a Switchgear Retrofitting Service description: With a product life-span that can last decades, retrofitting of switchgear offers a cost-effective way to extend the life span of the existing switchgear. At IEM, we believe that the following three areas deserve careful consideration when evaluating a retrofit solution and partner. image: https://blog.iemfg.com/hubfs/Retro2.png --- [![Iem Fg](https://blog.iemfg.com/hs-fs/file-2666345597-png/images/logo.png?width=116&name=logo.png)](http://www.iemfg.com/) [![Iem Fg](https://blog.iemfg.com/hs-fs/file-2677371527-png/images/logomob.png)](http://www.iemfg.com/) # IEM Blog # What to Look for in a Switchgear Retrofitting Service Wednesday, March 28, 2018 **![Retro2](https://blog.iemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Retro2.png?width=920&height=510&name=Retro2.png) ** --- With a product lifespan that can last decades, retrofitting of switchgear offers a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of the existing switchgear while incorporating the latest technology into the system. At IEM, we believe that the following three areas deserve careful consideration when evaluating a retrofit solution and partner. They are 1) the ability to evaluate existing equipment and system bus, 2) design upgrade capabilities, and 3) solution implementation approach. **Let's take a closer look at each...**  ♦ Evaluating existing equipment and system bus includes, but is not limited to, considerations around component condition, control scheme, existing site conditions, and your own unique requirements.  ♦ Design upgrade should include system modernization, analog to digital, remote diagnostics, breaker design, and the ability to tie into building management systems.  ♦ And finally, solution implementation is built around site prep, retrofit, limited downtime implementation first on logic, on-site project management expert technicians, and engineering support. **To Learn More** If you are looking to extend the life of your existing switchgear and lowering your owner costs, feel free to contact us today for more information. ---  [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/500086/d3ec00dc-b728-4916-b0ee-a7ef6383c91c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/500086/d3ec00dc-b728-4916-b0ee-a7ef6383c91c)   ![](https://blog.iemfg.com/hs-fs/file-2687165783-jpg/images/default-news-events_1.jpg) ### Find A Representative Near You Select Product Type - Any -Power Distribution ProductsIEM Power SystemsIEM Marine   Select Region - Any -WesternMidwestCentralSouthernEasternCanadaBelgium Locations ### CORPORATE OFFICE Industrial Electric Mfg. 48205 Warm Springs Blvd Fremont, CA 94539direct 510.656.1600 [www.iemfg.com](http://www.iemfg.com) ### VANCOUVER OFFICE Industrial Electric Mfg. 201 – 27353 58th Crescent Langley, BC V4W 3W7direct 778.373.9601 [www.iemfg.com](http://www.iemfg.com/) ### JACKSONVILLE OFFICE IEM Power Systems, LLC 11902 Central Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32224direct 904.365.4444 [www.iemps.com](http://www.iemps.com/) ### BELGIUM OFFICE IEM Power Systems SA Cour Lemaire, 16 B-4651, Batticedirect +32 (0)4 247.01.67 [www.iemps.com](http://www.iemps.com/) - [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/iemfg) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/iemfg) - [google plus](https://www.google.com/+Iemfg) - [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-electric-mfg) - [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/iemfg) [![pdf icon](https://blog.iemfg.com/hs-fs/file-2658369461-png/images/img-pdf.png)](http://www.iemfg.com/support/technical-library) ### Technical Documents For more information on IEM’s products and systems. [read more](http://www.iemfg.com/support/technical-library) © 2024 Industrial Electric Mfg, All Rights Reserved. - [TERMS](http://www.iemfg.com/node/245) - [SITEMAP](http://www.iemfg.com/sitemap)