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Beginnings

19th century
The Schneider brothers invest in the Creusot foundries and become major players in the steel and machine industry. Soon, Schneider & Cie. enters the emerging electricity market.

Our great adventure

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.
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Milestone dates

1836

Brothers Schneider acquire mines and forges at Le Creusot, France. Two years later they create Schneider & Cie.

1891

Having become an armaments specialist, the company launches itself into 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 led by Charles Schneider takes place after World War II.

1975

The Schneider Group acquires an interest in Merlin Gerin, one of the leaders in electrical distribution equipment.

1981-1997

The company divests from steel and shipbuilding and focuses 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.
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History of our brand

Throughout 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 2007

Clipsal

Founded in 1920 in Australia, this electrical accessory product brand was acquired in 2004

Feller

Founded in 1909, this Swiss company was acquired by Schneider Electric in 1992

Foxboro

The Foxboro brand was acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014

Invensys

A global technology company with three business segments acquired in 2014

Merlin Gerin

Acquired In 1992, the brand’s products, solutions and services joined our electrical distribution offer in 2009

Merten

A pioneer in solutions for intelligent buildings, acquired in 2006

Square D

In 1991 we acquired Square D, an innovative company in the electricity and automation management markets

TAC

We acquired TAC in 2003, and in 2009, TAC's offer was migrated to the Schneider Electric brand

Telemecanique

A leader in industrial automation and control, acquired by Schneider Group in 1988

Telvent

A global IT solutions and information services provider acquired in September 2014

Triconex

The Triconex brand was acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014

Events

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Careers

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Innovation

See how we innovate at every level for customer value.