What Schneider Electric does

Schneider Electric SE is a publicly traded global energy technology and industrial automation company, founded in 1836 and headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Listed on Euronext Paris under ticker SU.PA, the company employs approximately 160,000 people worldwide and serves customers across four interconnected end markets: buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industrial operations. Its offerings are organized around two reporting segments, Energy Management and Industrial Automation, supplemented by a software portfolio anchored by acquired brands (AVEVA, ETAP, RIB Software, Planon) and a professional services arm (EcoConsult, EcoCare).

The company's product architecture is unified by EcoStruxure, an IoT-enabled platform that integrates hardware, software, and services from endpoint to cloud across the asset lifecycle. Hardware offerings include EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, PowerLogic power meters, Masterpact air circuit breakers, Netbotz security systems, Uniflair precision cooling solutions, and SM AirSeT SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear. Software assets cover industrial engineering (AVEVA), power systems analysis (ETAP), construction (RIB Software), and building management (Planon). EcoStruxure Automation Expert extends the platform into software-defined automation with digital twin capabilities. Schneider Electric supports customers through over 100 Global Innovation Hubs and the certified EcoXperts partner network.

Revenue is generated through enterprise field sales, a global distributor network, certified EcoXperts partners, and quote-based online sales inquiries, primarily serving large B2B customers with mission-critical energy and automation needs. Q1 2026 reported record revenues of €9.8 billion, up 11.2% organically, with Energy Management growing 12.8% (led by Data Centers and Power and Grid) and Industrial Automation growing 4.4%. The Systems business segment grew 16% organically, with North America at 14.4% and China and East Asia at 14.2%. The pending 2026 acquisition of Cognite signals strategic intent to deepen industrial AI and digital twin capabilities across the portfolio.

Name

Schneider Electric

Legal name

Schneider Electric SE

Website

https://se.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial automation solutions across buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries for global enterprise customers, anchored by its EcoStruxure IoT platform, AVEVA/ETAP/RIB/Planon software portfolio, and direct enterprise sales network spanning 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Management and Industrial Automation

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF), Industrial Electrification of Drives & Equipment (Motors, VFDs, Compressed Air, Pumps) (EUABAJAE)

Keywords

• Energy management systems
• Industrial automation software
• Power distribution equipment
• Data center infrastructure
• Building management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Management: Primary revenue driver with Q1 2026 up 12.8% organic. Includes electrical distribution, building automation, power monitoring, critical power and cooling. Data Centers remain main growth driver alongside strong Power & Grid performance.
2. Industrial Automation: Q1 2026 up 4.4% organic with continuation of recovery in Discrete automation. Products include automation controls, software-defined automation, and related services.
3. Software Portfolio: Agnostic software including AVEVA (engineering and industrial software), ETAP (electrical power systems), RIB Software (construction), and Planon (building management)
4. Professional Services (EcoConsult): Consulting services including audits, system studies, electrical digital twins, design, and advisory services for electrical and automation optimization
5. Systems Business: Highest growth segment at +16% organic in Q1 2026, representing integrated solutions and project-based offerings

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology company that provides digital transformation for energy management, automation in buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. The company manufactures and integrates electrical distribution equipment (circuit breakers, switchgear, power meters), industrial automation systems, cooling solutions, and IoT-enabled software platforms under its EcoStruxure architecture, serving enterprise and industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Schneider Electric operates as an energy technology partner offering a unified portfolio spanning electrification, automation, and digital intelligence across four interconnected domains: Energy Management, Industrial Automation, Software, and Sustainability Services. The product ecosystem is anchored by the EcoStruxure IoT platform architecture, which connects products, controls, software, and services across the entire lifecycle for integrated management of buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. The hardware portfolio includes power monitoring and management solutions (EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, PowerLogic Power Meters), circuit protection (Masterpact MTZ/NW/M), physical security (Netbotz), and cooling infrastructure (Uniflair chillers, room cooling, and in-row cooling systems). Software offerings encompass AVEVA for industrial engineering, ETAP for power systems analysis, RIB Software for construction, and Planon for building management. Services include EcoConsult consulting for electrical/automation optimization and EcoCare maintenance support. Schneider Electric also provides sustainability-focused solutions including SF6-free AirSeT switchgear and partners with customers like McLaren Racing to deploy integrated technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoStruxure: Digital architecture platform for energy management and automation
• EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert
• Netbotz Security System
• PowerLogic Power Meters
• Masterpact MTZ/NW/M
• EcoConsult
• Uniflair
• EcoXperts

Products and services

• EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 Record revenues of €9.8 billion, up 11.2% organic
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• McLaren RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year partnership where Schneider Electric provides energy technology solutions to power McLaren Racing's data-driven performance, efficiency, and innovation. McLaren uses EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, Netbotz security, PowerLogic meters, Masterpact breakers, EcoConsult services, and Uniflair cooling at McLaren Technology Centre (56,304 sqm floor space).
• HenkelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables Henkel to drive innovation and sustainability in production sites through Schneider Electric's energy technology, including monitoring software and advisory services, for net-zero future.
• Bloomberg New EconomyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition partnership. Schneider Electric contributed to 'A Blueprint for Energy-Efficient Buildings' case study, overcoming barriers to cut energy costs 5x.
• EcoDataCentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodcast collaboration on designing AI data centers for minimal climate impact. Focus on renewable energy, waste heat reuse, and low-carbon infrastructure design.
• CognitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition agreement announced for Cognite, strengthening industrial data and AI capabilities.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure competing with Schneider's wiring devices, cable management, and building systems products for commercial and residential building customers.
• Hubbell: US manufacturer of electrical products and utility solutions competing directly in switchgear, connectors, and electrical components for industrial and utility customers.
• Emerson Electric: Industrial automation and process control peer with overlapping offerings in process automation, measurement, and software; competes with AVEVA-adjacent capabilities and Schneider's industrial software stack for capital-intensive industries.
• Rockwell Automation: Pure-play industrial automation and information company competing with Schneider's Industrial Automation segment, especially in discrete manufacturing and software-defined automation where Rockwell's Logix platform competes with EcoStruxure Automation Expert.
• Vertiv Holdings: Specializes in data center critical infrastructure (power, cooling, IT management), directly competing with Schneider's Uniflair cooling, EcoStruxure IT (DCIM), and data center power offerings — a key pure-play in the same AI-driven growth lane.
• Eaton: US-based power management company with overlapping product lines in electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS, and industrial controls — direct competitor in low- and medium-voltage systems serving data centers and industrial customers.
• ABB: Global leader in electrification, motion, and process automation with a directly overlapping portfolio in switchgear, power distribution, building automation, and industrial robotics — competing head-to-head across Schneider's Energy Management and Industrial Automation segments.
• Siemens: Operates Smart Infrastructure and Digital Industries businesses that directly compete with Schneider's building automation, data center power, industrial automation, and digital twin offerings; comparable end-market exposure and global enterprise GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a Building Automation and Process Solutions portfolio that overlaps with Schneider's EcoStruxure Building Operation, BMS, and process automation offerings; broader industrial footprint makes Honeywell a broad incumbent rather than a niche peer.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Broad industrial conglomerate with significant overlap in factory automation, power systems, and building systems — competes with Schneider in Asian and global industrial accounts, particularly in factory automation where Mitsubishi is a strong incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SchneiderElec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schneider-electric-energy-sustainability

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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