Known for innovative solutions in the field of electricity and energy management, Schneider Electric is one of the brands widely used in industrial and infrastructure projects worldwide.
As the Nobel Elektrik team, we act as the official distributor of this brand in Azerbaijan and have been striving for many years to maintain customer satisfaction by providing our clients with original and reliable products. In this blog, you will become familiar with general information about the Schneider Electric brand and its main areas of activity.
Company Profile
A global leader in energy technologies, Schneider Electric improves efficiency and sustainability through the electrification, automation, and digitalization of industries, businesses, and homes.
Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and energy networks to operate as open and interconnected ecosystems, maximizing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The company’s portfolio includes smart devices, software-based architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert consulting solutions.
With 160,000 employees and a network of one million business partners in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked as one of the most sustainable companies in the world.
Company Mission
The company defines the combination of electrification, automation, and digital intelligence as “energy technology” and takes the lead in this transformation. By enabling buildings, data centers, factories, facilities, infrastructure, and networks to operate as open, software-defined systems, it simplifies complexity and enables smarter and more sustainable operations in every sector.
Company Historical Activity
1836–1963
In 1836, brothers Adolphe and Joseph-Eugène Schneider acquired an iron foundry in Le Creusot, France. Two years later, they founded the Schneider-Creusot company, which would eventually become Schneider Electric. Initially, Schneider-Creusot specialized in steel, heavy machinery, and transportation equipment production. After France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, the company significantly expanded its weapons manufacturing capacity. In the first half of the 20th century, Schneider-Creusot continued to grow and established production facilities in France and abroad, including in pre-Soviet Russia and Czechoslovakia.
1963–1999
In the 1960s, after the death of Charles Schneider, Schneider-Creusot was acquired by Belgium’s Empain Group, and the Schneider-Creusot company was merged with its corporate structures to form Empain-Schneider. In 1981, the Empain family sold its controlling stake to Paribas. In the 1980s and 1990s, operating again under the Schneider name, the company exited the steel and shipbuilding sectors and began focusing on the electrical sector through strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions included Télémécanique in 1988, Square D in 1991, and Merlin Gerin in 1992. In 1996, the company created the holding company Schneider Electric Investment Company Ltd.
1999 to present
In January 1999, Schneider acquired the Scandinavian switch manufacturer Lexel. Later that year, the company renamed itself Schneider Electric to reflect its focus on the electrical sector. In 2000, Schneider Electric acquired the French control manufacturer Crouzet Automatismes from Thomson-CSF and the Swiss motion control specialist SIG Positec from SIG Group.
In October 2006, Schneider Electric announced it would acquire the data center equipment manufacturer American Power Conversion for $6.1 billion. The move was finalized in February of the following year after approval by the European Commission. In June 2010, Schneider and train manufacturer Alstom jointly acquired Areva’s transmission and distribution businesses in a deal worth $2.73 billion.
In 2016, Schneider acquired Tower Electric, a British company producing fastening and mounting tools for construction and electrical companies. In 2017, Schneider Electric became the main shareholder of UK-based engineering and industrial software provider Aveva. The following year, it acquired the electrical and automation business of India’s multinational Larsen & Toubro in a cash deal worth $1.7 billion.
In February 2020, Schneider made a €1.4 billion acquisition offer for Germany’s RIB Software and closed the deal in July 2020. Also in 2020, Schneider Electric acquired ProLeiT AG, a supplier of industrial control and MES software.
In January 2023, Schneider Electric completed the acquisition of Aveva. In November of the same year, Schneider Electric finalized the acquisition of EcoAct, a company dedicated to climate consulting and net-zero solutions.
In October 2024, Schneider Electric signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Motivair Corporation, a company specializing in advanced thermal management solutions for liquid cooling and data centers.
In March 2025, Schneider Electric announced plans to invest more than $700 million in its U.S. operations by 2027.
From Design to Inclusivity and Care
At Schneider Electric, we aim to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world by offering equal opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring that all employees feel uniquely valued and safe, enabling them to perform at their best.
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