Schneider Electric develops connected technologies and solutions to manage
energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable.
The Group invests in R&D in order to sustain innovation and differentiation,
with a strong commitment to sustainable development.
Schneider Electric was born during the first Industrial Revolution. Nearly
180 years later, and through enduring dedication, expertise, and the combined
strength of acquired businesses, they continue to deliver innovation at every
level.
History :
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1836 : Brothers Schneider acquire mines and forges at Le Creusot, France. Two years
later they create Schneider & Cie.
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1891 : Having become an armaments specialist, the company launches itself into the
emerging electricity market.
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1919 : The company expands into Germany and Eastern Europe via the European
Industrial and Financial Union (EIFU).
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1949 : In-depth restructuring led by Charles Schneider takes place after World War
II.
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1975 : The Schneider Group acquires an interest in Merlin Gerin, one of the leaders
in electrical distribution equipment.
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1981-1997 : The company divests from steel and shipbuilding and focuses mainly on
electricity through strategic acquisitions.
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1999 : The Group develops Installation, Systems and Control with the acquisition of
Lexel and adopts its current name.
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2000-2009 : Period of organic growth and acquisitions in new market segments: UPS,
movement control, building automation and security.
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2010-Present : Schneider Electric further reinforces its position in software, critical
power and smart grid applications.
Schneider is product portfolio consists of Pneumatic components, frequency converters, voltage regulators, instrumentation, power supplies, Schneider transformers, photoelectric switches, building electrical appliances, etc., two types of electromechanical and high and medium voltage components, dual power switch.