Schneider Electric history
Schneider Electric SE (Societas Europaea) is a multinational company[4][5] providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.[6] It addresses homes,[7] buildings,[8] data centers,[9] infrastructure and industries,[10] by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services.[11] The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs 135,000+ people.[12]
Schneider Electric is a Fortune Global 500 company, publicly traded on the Euronext Exchange, and is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index.[13] In FY2019, the company posted revenues of €27.2 billion.[14]
Schneider Electric is the parent company of Square D, APC and others. It is also a research company, investing EUR10 billion in innovation and R&D for sustainable development between 2015 and 2025.[15] The company holds 20,000 patents either active or in application worldwide and invests 5% of its annual revenue in Research and Development.[16]
The company began in 1836 as Schneider & Cie. It was ultimately renamed Schneider Electric in May 1999.
Beginning
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.
Reconstruction
Early 20th century After two world wars our company emerges as a diversified business that quickly expands into new markets, including construction and electricity.
Evolution
Late 20th century The Schneider Group grows through strategic acquisitions and focuses on the electrical industry, energy management and innovative technologies.
Today
21st century With a unique portfolio of connected technologies: connected products, edge control and apps, analytics and services, we are the global specialist in energy management and automation.
