About Us

We are an impact company

We’re on a mission to be the chosen digital partner for sustainability and efficiency across industries. We’re driving digital transformation to create a more resilient, more sustainable world.

And we’re doing it through world-leading energy technologies, real time automation, and software and services that make homes, buildings, data centers, industries, and infrastructure more electric and more digital. We welcome open standards and partnerships that share our purpose, and inclusive, empowered values.

Our purpose

Schneider Electric is transforming energy in America, for America

The time is now to take action — action toward a more sustainable, more resilient future. In the United States, we’ve been leading the way in innovation for more than a century — and we’re not slowing down. The moment to make a sustainable impact is now.

On September 14, we announced the official opening of our new “engineer-to-order” smart manufacturing facility in El Paso, TX. This facility is the newest addition to our El Paso footprint, making the region home to our largest manufacturing hub in the United States. We’re honored to be able to not only support El Paso’s community with the creation of over 400 new jobs, but enhance the local economy.

Energizing America

Schneider Electric has been the trusted partner for several companies operating in America, helping them achieve a more sustainable future with digital, electric solutions.

Whirlpool

With help from Schneider Electric solutions, Whirlpool uses data and expert insights to drive sustainability efforts, understand problems better, and save time and money.

Resorts World

Resorts World Las Vegas is at the forefront of sustainability and luxury. Using EcoStruxure™ by Schneider Electric, the resort has a holistic view of all its utilities, helping to streamline the process for a more sustainable operation.

Guardian Glass

Guardian Glass uses EcoStruxure™ Power to monitor its plant remotely and avoid costly downtime from an unexpected outage.

Montgomery County

In partnership with Schneider Electric and AlphaStruxure, Montgomery County, Maryland, implemented a first-of-its-kind microgrid to power a fleet of buses and bus depot, strengthening resilience while pursuing its goal of net zero.

Manufacturing at home

Schneider has some of the world’s most advanced smart factories, right here in America. In Lexington, Kentucky, a 62-year-old manufacturing plant was digitally transformed into one of the smartest sites on Earth.

The factory features the latest in digital tools, including augmented reality, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance, helping to drive energy efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and cost savings.

Key dates in Schneider's history

1888

ASCO, based in Baltimore, created automatic controls for generators to make electricity safer.

1908

Foxboro Company is established and earns a reputation for industrial control systems.

1935

Square D, originally Detroit Fuse and Manufacturing, produces the first-ever residential circuit breaker.

1968

Dick Morley invents the first programmable logic controller (PLC) for General Motors and establishes the Modicon company.

1984

APC, which was formed in 1981, introduces the first uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

2009

The first generation of EcoStruxure is introduced — an open, interoperable digital architecture that connects operational and informational technology.

2022

Schneider continues to invest in strategic acquisitions for an all-electric, all-digital world, including Qmerit and EnergySage.

2023 Schneider Sustainability Impact Report

Our promise to future generations is to be part of the solution, taking action so access to energy and digital are basic human rights for everyone, everywhere.

Read the report