Global energy efficiency management expert Schneider Electric provides overall solutions for energy and infrastructure, industry, data centers and networks, buildings and residential markets of more than 100 countries. Among themThe market and other markets such as the Internet are in the worlds leading position, and they also have strong market capabilities in the field of residential applications.Deliven to provide customers with safe, reliable, efficient, economical and environmentally friendly energy.
The history of Schneider Electric
In the 19th century, Schneider Electric was engaged in the steel industry, heavy machinery industry, and ship construction industry; in the 20th century, it was engaged in power and automation management.In more than 170 years, Schneider Electric has encountered countless challenges and has also made several major strategic choices. Now the group has grown into an industry leader.
1836: The Schneider brothers took over the CREUSOT casting factory (71), who was in trouble, and two years later they established Schneider & CIE.
1891: Schneider, who has become a professional weapon manufacturer, began to enter the emerging power market at the time and carried out reform and innovation on itself.
1919: Through the European Industry and Financial Alliance (EIFU), Schneider established a base in Germany and Eastern Europe.In the following years, Schneider and the main international electrical group Westinghous at that time expanded their business scope and expanded it to the production and manufacturing of power stations, electrical equipment and electric locomotives.
After the war: Schneider gradually stopped weapon manufacturing and turned to the construction, steel and electricity industries.In order to achieve the diversification of the companys business and open a new market, Schneider has carried out a overall structure reorganization.
1981-1997: Schneider Electric puts aside some non-strategic activities and continues to focus on the power industry.In order to implement this strategy, Schneider has conducted several strategic mergers and acquisitions: TE electrical, fast power, and Meilan Rilan became members of Schneider Electric Group in 1988, 1991 and 1992.
1999: Through the acquisition of the second largest giant of the European distribution industry Lexel, Schneider has made great development in the super -terminal field.In May 1999, the group was renamed Schneider Electric, which more clearly emphasized that the companys professionalism is committed to the electrical field.After the rename, Schneider Electric has adopted a strategy of accelerating development and improving market competitiveness.
2000-2009: With the development of its own structure and the implementation of the companys merger policy, Schneider Electric has positioned its own positioning in the new market segment.Control, sound data image system, sensing technology, building automation and security (such as Digital, Crouzet, CLIPSAL, MGE uninterrupted power system, TAC, Kavlico, Andover control, etc.).