New surplus switchgear
Factory-wrapped or crated equipment that was purchased for a project but never deployed.
Direct acquisitions · United States & Canada
Sell new or like-new switchgear. Get a direct cash offer.
Proven Performer is a switchgear buyer for qualified new, unused and like-new medium- and low-voltage equipment. We buy surplus switchgear directly from canceled projects, contractors, distributors and equipment owners—no old gear pulled from years of service.
43 years in liquidationConfidential reviewFunds by cleared wire
We buy new and surplus switchgear.
- New, unused and factory-wrapped equipment
- Canceled-project gear that was never energized
- Recent like-new equipment with documentation
- Complete MV or LV lineups and project packages
We do not buy old used switchgear.
- Old switchgear removed after years in service
- Obsolete, heavily modified or cannibalized sections
- Damaged equipment or unreadable nameplates
- Unverified equipment without clear ownership
New, unused or genuinely like-new
A switchgear buyer for modern surplus equipment.
“Surplus” describes why the equipment is available—not necessarily its condition. Our focus is equipment with useful remaining market life, clear identification and an honest history.
Unused equipment
Opened, inspected, staged or stored equipment that was never placed into operational service.
Installed—never energized
Equipment set in place before a project stopped, with commissioning and exposure history disclosed.
Recent like-new gear
Modern equipment with limited history, readable nameplates and documentation sufficient to verify fit.
Switchgear and electrical equipment we purchase
We consider single high-value units, matching lineups and complete electrical distribution packages. Equipment type, age, configuration, quantity, location and documentation all affect whether we can make a direct cash offer.
Modern metal-clad, metal-enclosed, pad-mounted and outdoor MV configurations.
Main-tie-main lineups, distribution sections and modern LV assemblies.
Indoor and outdoor switchboards, including service-entrance and project-specific configurations.
MCC lineups, main incoming sections and documented matching buckets.
Modern panelboards, distribution boards and breakers when the commercial package supports a purchase.
Switchgear with transformers, busway, PDUs or supporting distribution equipment from one project.
Switchgear brands we consider
Brand alone does not determine fit. Every offer depends on configuration, age, condition, quantity and documentation. We also consider other modern OEMs. Manufacturer logos identify equipment only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
ABB
Eaton
Siemens
Square D
Schneider Electric
S&C Electric Company
Powell Industries
GE / GE Vernova
QT Corporation
Lincoln Electric ProductsCategory experience—not a generic buyer
We know what we’re looking at.
Our current inventory proves the point. We understand the difference between assembly OEMs, installed breaker platforms, MV and LV configurations, and the documentation a real buyer will request.
CURRENT PROVEN PERFORMER INVENTORY
44 new outdoor switchgear assemblies
QT Corporation and Lincoln Electric Products equipment across six 600–2500A configurations.
New & unused3 U.S. locationsSerial-level detail
CANCELED HYPERSCALE PROJECT
53-piece power distribution package
S&C medium-voltage switchgear with ABB, Square D and Siemens distribution equipment.
Never installedMajor OEMsChicago
Who sells switchgear to us
Equipment becomes surplus for many good reasons.
We buy switchgear from organizations that need a documented commercial exit—not only traditional electrical dealers. The strongest opportunity is modern equipment with a clear owner and a real deadline.
Project owners and developers
Canceled data centers, energy projects, commercial sites and infrastructure builds.
EPCs and electrical contractors
Change orders, duplicate purchases, specification changes and unused project inventory.
Distributors and manufacturers
OEM overstock, canceled customer orders, aged warehouse stock and excess assemblies.
Data centers and industrial owners
Unused expansion equipment, recent spares and gear made surplus by a redesigned project.
Lenders, insurers and fiduciaries
Documented inventory requiring a confidential, verifiable sale and release process.
Warehouses and 3PLs
Authorized dispositions involving abandoned inventory, storage claims or time-sensitive removals.
What creates a strong offer
Good documentation moves the deal faster.
We do not need a polished sales package. Phone photos and a rough equipment list are enough to begin, provided the identifying details are readable.
OEM and model
Manufacturer, catalog or model number and equipment family.
Electrical ratings
Voltage, amperage, phase, frequency, interrupting rating and enclosure.
Condition history
New, installed, energized, commissioned, stored outdoors or modified.
Quantity and location
Unit count, current city, access, loading and desired removal timing.
Photos and drawings
Nameplates, front and side views, one-lines, bills of material and serials.
Ownership
Verified seller authority and any liens, storage claims or release conditions.
How to sell switchgear
From surplus equipment to a direct cash offer.
No auction calendar and no waiting to see whether the equipment resells. Qualified acquisitions are structured as direct purchases with the responsibilities documented before release.
Send the basics
Share the list, photos, condition, location and desired timing.
Technical review
We confirm configuration, documentation and resale fit.
Direct offer
Qualified packages receive written commercial terms.
Verify & close
Ownership and equipment are verified, funds clear and removal is coordinated.
Nationwide switchgear purchasing
We review qualified opportunities across the United States and Canada, from one high-value assembly to a multi-location project package.
Responsibilities stated upfront
Loading, rigging, freight, insurance and removal timing are assigned in the written offer—never left as an assumption.
Verified payment instructions
Funds move by cleared commercial wire to verified ownership or escrow instructions before equipment release.
Sell your switchgear
Send enough to start the conversation.
Tell us what it is and where it sits. If the equipment fits our acquisition criteria, we will follow up directly about a possible purchase.
✓Confidential review
✓No obligation to accept an offer
✓Phone photos and rough lists are fine
Selling switchgear questions
Straight answers for equipment owners.
The condition line matters. We are building this acquisition program around modern, documented equipment—not old used gear.
Who buys new surplus switchgear?
Proven Performer reviews qualified new, unused, never-energized and recent like-new switchgear for direct purchase. We focus on documented modern equipment from canceled projects, contractor surplus, distributors and equipment owners.
Do you buy used switchgear?
Not conventional used switchgear that has spent years in operational service. Recent like-new or installed-but-never-energized equipment may qualify when its identity, condition and ownership are documented.
What types of switchgear do you buy?
We consider modern medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, metal-clad and metal-enclosed lineups, pad-mounted gear, outdoor assemblies, switchboards, motor control centers, panelboards and complete electrical distribution packages.
What if it was installed but the project was canceled?
That may qualify. Tell us whether it was energized, commissioned, exposed outdoors or modified after delivery. Installed-but-never-energized equipment can still be a strong fit.
What information is needed to sell switchgear?
Start with the manufacturer, model, quantity, electrical ratings, condition, location and readable photographs of the equipment and nameplates. Phone photos and a rough inventory list are enough for an initial review.
Where do you buy switchgear?
We review qualified switchgear opportunities across the United States and Canada. Loading, rigging, freight and removal responsibilities are stated in the written offer for each transaction.
Will the seller or project be identified publicly?
Not without authorization. Seller identity, pricing and sensitive project information remain confidential during evaluation and transaction structuring.
How does payment work?
Qualified purchases are documented in writing. Funds move by cleared commercial wire to verified ownership or escrow instructions before equipment is released.
Prefer a direct conversation?
Talk to the people reviewing the equipment.
Send the technical details through the form or contact Darin and John directly.