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Featured in the first-ever Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, January 2018
Received the Environmental Leader Product and Project Award for Shedd Aquarium, 2017
Received the Global Power Correction New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan, 2017
Ranked 2nd in our industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, 2017 – 2018
Recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies according to Ethisphere® for the 8th consecutive year, 2018
Ranked 3rd on Corporate Knights Carbon Clean 200™ list, 2017
Ranked as a Market Leader in Magic Quadrant for Advanced Distribution Management Systems by Gartner Research, 2017
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employees in 100 countries
2017 was the third and final year of our most recent company program focused on one simple idea: customer centricity. Each element of the program gave us opportunities to fulfill our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations.
In 2017, product revenue went up 4.3 percent as we launched over 100 new innovations. This included the world’s first air circuit breaker with a built-in Class 1 power meter — the Masterpact™ MTZ circuit breaker — and the Galaxy™ VX UPS, Compact™ NSXm circuit breaker, and the SM6 Connected medium-voltage switchgear.
Our merger and acquisition strategy is focused on strengthening our position as the global specialist in energy management and automation. In 2017, we focused on growing our software portfolio and adding to our low-voltage expertise.
IGE+XAO is a leader in design software for electrical installations through its CAD, PLM, and simulation software. This acquisition reinforces Schneider Electric’s software offer in a field complementary to electrical distribution products and solutions.
AVEVA is a leading provider of engineering, design, and information management software to the process, plant, and marine industries. The Schneider Electric industrial software business and AVEVA have merged to trade as AVEVA Group plc, a UK listed company.
Since 1888, ASCO Power Technologies has been an innovator in automatic transfer switches, creating world-class technology for reliable power transfer. With this acquisition, Schneider enhances its position as a leader in low-voltage innovation.
