Schneider Electric expands retail distribution

The Worlds’ number one energy management solutions provider in its domain, Schneider Electric has committed to the Sri Lankan market by establishing its own subsidiary, Schneider Electric Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd in 2007 and already established a well defined partner network which represents the best in their market segments.

Domestic market customers now have the opportunity to enjoy Schneider Electric’s world class products like circuit breakers, trip switches, main switches and elegant range of distribution boxes backed by world’s number one technology.

In this initiative, Kelani Cables distributes those products through their strong dealer network covering the Island. The new and innovative range of switches by Clipsal (now under the brand of Schneider Electric) which has displaced the small button switch market together with sockets is distributed by ACL Cables. There are few other distributors in the company’s network including Electro-Serv Ltd., Bianco Ltd., Electro Metal Pressings Ltd., Infotechs Ltd., Watermart Ltd., Metropolitan Engineering Ltd. to cater in to the various market segments with complete portfolio.

A plethora of brand names, close to 120 were distributed globally under the giant umbrella of Schneider Electric which included leading brand names like Clipsal, Merlin Gerin, Telemecanique, Square D, APC, MGE,PELCO, C-Bus Lighting control Systems and TAC. With the latest changes of the company all different brand names now come under the one unique brand name Schneider Electric.

Schneider Electric Lanka as a fully fledged local entity with more than 20 employees provides solutions for local and foreign projects in various segments including buildings (commercial and residential), infrastructure, industry and data centres/networks. Schneider Electric has products from switches and sockets to high voltage transformers and switch yard equipments, while enhancing the energy efficiency in installations with the state of the art products and solutions. Their award winning designs give the middle class segment an opportunity to enjoy elevated life style.

From large buildings to private homes, from industries to hospitals, electricity is essential. The daily use of electricity has become so common that we tend to forget that it can be hazardous. Every year, a large number of people become victims of accidents use of electricity, and a large number of industrial and domestic fires are attributed to electrical fires. So that it is emphasised to use superior quality products which comply with international standards for your installations.

As a global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments. The company enjoys leadership position in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation and data centres/networks and residential applications focusing on making energy safe, reliable and efficient. The total strength of the company is 120,000 employees and achieved sales of more than 22 billion Euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations ‘Make the most of their energy’.