Our company was born during the first Industrial Revolution. Nearly 180 years later, and through enduring dedication, expertise and the combined strength of acquired businesses, we continue to deliver innovation at every level.
Milestone dates
1836
The Schneider brothers acquire mines and forges at Le Creusot, France. Two years later they create Schneider & Cie.
1891
Specialising in armaments, the company enters the emerging electricity market.
1919
The company expands into Germany and Eastern Europe via the European Industrial and Financial Union (EIFU).
1949
In-depth restructuring takes place after World War II, led by Charles Schneider.
1975
The Schneider Group acquires an interest in Merlin Gerin, one of the leaders in electrical distribution equipment.
1981-1997
The company withdraws from the steel and shipbuilding industries to focus mainly on electricity through strategic acquisitions.
1999
The Group develops Installation, Systems and Control with the acquisition of Lexel and adopts its current name.
2000-2009
Period of organic growth and acquisitions in new market segments: UPS, movement control, building automation and security.
2010-present
Schneider Electric further reinforces its position in software, critical power and smart grid applications.
Today and tomorrow
We develop innovative, connected technologies and solutions for safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability.
History of our brand
Throughout our history, we have made many technological breakthroughs and strategic choices. Discover some of the business acquisitions that helped build our unique position and technology portfolio.
APC
Leader in single-phase UPS and critical power protection systems, acquired in 2007Clipsal
Founded in 1920 in Australia, this electrical accessory product brand was acquired in 2004Feller
Founded in 1909, this Swiss company was acquired by Schneider Electric in 1992Foxboro
The Foxboro brand was acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014Invensys
A global technology company with three business segments, acquired in 2014Merlin Gerin
Acquired In 1992, the brand's products, solutions and services were added to our electrical distribution offering in 2009Merten
A pioneer in solutions for intelligent buildings, acquired in 2006Pelco
A leader in the video and security industry, a part of our Buildings business since 2008Square D
In 1991 we acquired Square D, an innovative company in the electricity and automation management marketsTAC
We acquired TAC in 2003, and TAC's offering was migrated to the Schneider Electric brand in 2009Telemecanique
A leader in industrial automation and control, acquired by Schneider Group in 1988Telvent
A global IT solutions and information services provider, acquired in September 2014Triconex
The Triconex brand was acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014