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Since Schneider Electric’s products comply with the dom-
inant standards in its host markets, the Group is able to
meet most all of its customers’ needs.
Integrated, intelligent,
networked solutions
Whether for electrical distribution or for automation of ma-
chines, industrial processes and building utilities (HVAC,
elevators, etc.), customers increasingly want a compre-
hensive solution to their needs.
In response, Schneider Electric has developed end-to-end
offerings by market segment, backed by a wide range of
services. These solutions are designed in 60 centers
around the world. Specialized by industry and application,
these centers have an in-depth understanding of business
processes and needs.
Examples
The Group’s "Recommended Architectures" combine
different products from the lineup to meet specific cus-
tomer requirements. Examples include critical power ar-
chitectures for hospital operating rooms, optimized
automation and control architectures for machines, and
electrical distribution/Voice-Data-Image architectures for
office buildings.
To facilitate installation management and optimize per-
formance, Schneider Electric was one of the first to recog-
nize and leverage the Internet’s potential. By embedding
web servers in its solutions, the Group allows operators to
check data from PLCs at any time. With an ordinary web
browser, users can manage their installations in real time
from any location, program and monitor equipment, and
optimize energy consumption and preventive maintenance.
In buildings, these solutions can be used to manage all
interior environment and safety systems via a local net-
work.
In 2007, the Group broadened its lineup to promote inte-
grated, networked, standardized systems that are easy to
install and use.
Electrical Distribution
Number 1 worldwide in low voltage
Number 2 worldwide in medium voltage
The solutions in this category transform and manage high
voltage electricity from the distribution grid. The medium
voltage power is then sent directly to end users in indus-
trial buildings and large commercial installations or trans-
formed into low voltage power. The lineup includes circuit
breakers, transformers, and busbar trunking for industrial,
commercial and residential buildings.
Installation systems
and control
Number 2 worldwide
Schneider Electric offers comprehensive solutions for the
residential market, with protection devices like circuit
breakers and contactors; switches, sockets, drives and
thermostats; control systems for doors, gates and shutters;
and security, fire alarm and intruder alert systems. The
Group’s Voice-Data-Image networks also bring telephone,
television and Internet capabilities into each room.
Automation & Control
Number 1 worldwide in industrial control
Number 3 worldwide in automation devices
Schneider Electric has constantly strengthened its pres-
ence in automation and industrial control. The Group has
pursued an active policy of partnerships and acquisitions
to broaden its lineup, which comprises speed drives,
human-machine interface (HMI) terminals, supervision,
control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, packaging
machine automation systems and motion control solutions.
l Energy
& Infrastructure
l Industry
l Data Centers
and Networks
l Buildings
l Residential
Market
* Box size does not indicate percentage of revenue from the business.
A comprehensive business portfolio*
Medium
and
low voltage
Core businessesNew businesses
Industrial automation
& control
Critical
power
& cooling
services
Energy
monitoring
&
control
Services
Building automation
& security
Installation systems & control
(electrical devices
and home automation)