| 4th Jun 2009 - DON’T COMPROMISE ON QUALITY SAYS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC |
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| Following a surge of reports from contractors who have tried to use substandard cable clips that have resulted in poor quality installations Schneider Electric the global energy management specialist is highlighting the importance of buying quality products from the start of a project. |
| 4th Jun 2009 - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LAUNCHES NEW PERSONALISED AUTOMATION PACKAGE |
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| Recognising that new automation technologies can deliver substantial engineering time savings enhanced maintenance diagnostics and improved efficiencies Schneider Electric has launched a new personalised automation package to support the Modicon M340 mid range PLC -- providing a ‘fast track’ to gaining the knowledge and confidence required to quickly make a significant difference to automated control systems. |
| 4th Jun 2009 - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC’S GET BRAND IS THE ULTIMATE IN LOW PROFILE ACCESSORIES |
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| GET by Schneider Electric has added low profile wiring accessories to its Ultimate range of moulded and decorative metal flat plate products to provide installers and contractors with a stylish modern and easy to fit solution to offer customers. |
| 4th Jun 2009 - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LAUNCHES NEW INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMME TO HELP DISTRIBUTORS INCREASE SALES |
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| Schneider Electric has launched a new Industrial Control and Automation Training Programme to offer distributors the knowledge and skills they need to increase sales and improve customer service. The courses which are targeted at Schneider Electric distributors are easily adapted and modified to meet the exact needs of the attendees and the business they work for. |
| 4th Jun 2009 - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LAUNCHES HMI STARTER PACKAGE |
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| Schneider Electric is offering customers the chance to benefit from the power of its Magelis graphical HMI
(Human Machine Interface) in a great new starter package which includes more than £400 worth of free
software and programming accessories. |
| 19th Mar 2009 - New personalised automation package from Schneider Electric |
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| Recognising that new automation technologies can deliver substantial engineering time savings enhanced maintenance diagnostics and improved efficiencies Schneider Electric has launched a new personalised automation package to support the Modicon M340 mid range PLC -- providing a ‘fast track’ to gaining the knowledge and confidence required to quickly make a significant difference to automated control systems. |
| 12th Mar 2009 - Schneider Electric extends its Canalis busbar trunking range |
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| Schneider Electric the global expert in electrical distribution has extended its innovative Canalis range with the introduction of the Plug-on Distribution boards designed to increase installation efficiency and improve performance. |
| 12th Feb 2009 - Building Schools Exhibition and Conference (BSEC) |
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| Schneider Electric passes the test at the Building Schools Exhibition |
| 5th Dec 2008 - It’s always fine indoors with Clipsal thermostats |
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| Two new wall mounted thermostats have been launched by Schneider Electric that allow integration into an automated electrical installation to control heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. |
| 5th Dec 2008 - ATEX safety switches |
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| Schneider Electric has launched a new range of safety switches suitable for a broad span of hazardous areas (potentially explosive atmospheres). The switches are ATEX approved and are available as coded non-contact type (XCSDMC..Ex) or tongue operated type (XCSA/B/C..Ex) for detection of opening guards. |
| 5th Dec 2008 - Tackling Energy - an energy event to deliver answers to building
and infrastructure audience |
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| Schneider Electric is hosting a Tackling Energy event at Murrayfield Stadium
in Edinburgh on 20 January 2009. The company understands the key issues
affecting energy distribution and usage and is at the forefront in delivering
energy management technology and training. |
| 28th Oct 2008 - Successful collaboration energises T5 |
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| The much-anticipated opening of the largest engineering project in Europe is near completion. Work on Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 (T5) has been fully implemented with high-powered features installed by world leader in electrical distribution Schneider Electric and the private electricity network for most London airports EDF Energy. |
| 28th Oct 2008 - Lubio Lighting at Birmingham Airport |
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| In Birmingham Airport’s long-stay car park 1 an installation of Lubio lighting controls from Schneider Electric unequivocally showed reductions in energy and maintenance costs while maintaining lighting levels well above those prescribed in the relevant CIBSE fact file. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Curtain up for new Clipsal C-Bus control |
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| New C-Bus shutter motor control units from Clipsal a brand of Schneider Electric are designed to directly drive the motors for soft furnishing components such as motorised blinds curtains shutters and awnings. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Compact circuit beakers set new benchmark for performance and energy functions |
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| Schneider Electric has launched its new Compact NSX range of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers to deliver new levels of performance and intelligence in a familiar small package. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Low cost touchscreen is as flexible as it is powerful |
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| Schneider Electric has launched its new compact HMI with a 3.9 inch touchscreen in recognition of the need for simple installation integration and programming of ever more complicated machines yet at low cost. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Schneider Electric saves time and adds value for Birmingham Schools |
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| A reduction in installation and wiring time for a 24-way distribution board from over 90 hours to just two and a half hours is typical of the savings made possible by Schneider Electric’s new modular wiring system which Balfour Kilpatrick has adopted for use on a major school-building project in the Birmingham area. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - After the deluge Schneider Electric delivers! |
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| When last summer’s serious flooding in Central England caused damage to substations that left thousands of consumers without an electricity supply Schneider Electric’s fast and flexible response to a call for assistance from Central Networks a part of EON.UK helped to ensure that the situation was returned to normal in the shortest possible time. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Schneider Electric skids into action to polish up a portable power panel |
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| When one of the country’s largest energy companies identified a need to investigate maintenance for a 10 year old switchboard it turned to Schneider Electric for evaluation and ultimately a major refurbishment. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Collaboration spearheads the future way in automation |
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| Schneider Electric has unveiled a new even closer partnership with its network of systems integrators in the UK. This enables greater information sharing technical input training resources energy and automation audits and services and maintenance offers. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Engineering retains appeal among college students according to Schneider Electric |
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| At a recruitment event hosted by Telford College of Arts and Technology misconceptions about the attractiveness of engineering as a career amongst college students were corrected. Schneider Electric as a major local employer participated in the event and reported surprise at the fact that 40% of those expressing interest in the company as an employer were planning a career in engineering. |
| 1st Oct 2008 - Schneider Electric helps Meadowhall shoppers stay cool and bright |
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| With over 1.4 million square feet of retail space and 270 stores under one roof Meadowhall in Sheffield is one of the UK’s largest and most successful shopping centres. Recently the decision was taken to further enhance the Meadowhall shopping experience by adding comfort cooling systems and a new energy efficient lighting system. |
| 19th Aug 2008 - Total Care package and prescribed energy solutions are just what the doctor ordered! |
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| Schneider Electric’s focus is on making energy work better for its customers and that extends to not just energy efficiency but also energy management and then provision of low maintenance secure and critical power. In health estates energy has never been higher on the agenda but the equipment services and systems required must often be dedicated to the field. |
| 4th Aug 2008 - New Edition Consumer Units |
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| With the introduction of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Domae and Qwikline II consumer units from Square D a brand of Schneider Electric have been specifically designed to accept additional new RCDs MCBs and RCBOs to help ensure compliance to the 17th Edition of the wiring regulations |
| 3rd Aug 2008 - Safely reduce cabling lower costs and use less panel space |
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| Compact easy to install and highly tolerant to misalignment magnetic safety switches are used as safety interlocks on movable machine guards and/or where frequent wash down takes place. Standard safety switches are wired back to a panel with a safety relay for failsafe operation. |
| 1st Aug 2008 - Energy audits can quickly offset price hikes |
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| Schneider Electric has publicly called upon all those concerned with energy consumption including governments to place greater emphasis on implementing active energy metering and management to combat both carbon impact and to offset massive energy price increases. |
| 1st Aug 2008 - Training on TV |
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| Schneider Electric has had its training presentations for Unilever televised for broadcast via The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) private Internet TV to all of Unilever’s European factories. The aim of the courses is to bring Unilever’s engineers and managers up to date with the latest trends and technologies. |
| 11th Jul 2008 - Residual Current Protection |
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| With the imminent introduction of the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations more emphasis than ever will be placed on residual current protection. |
| 10th Jul 2008 - MV network management made easy |
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| With its wide range of communication features optional data concentration facilities embedded web server and versatile control and monitoring functions the new Easergy T200 Series 3 RTU (remote terminal unit) from Merlin Gerin a brand of Schneider Electric makes the implementation of efficient medium voltage network management systems straightforward and cost-effective. Benefits include improved quality and continuity of service optimised operation of the distribution network and reduced operating costs. |
| 9th Jul 2008 - Intelligent lighting switches off emissions |
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| As well as stylish GET Flatplate decorative accessories and a Square D Consumer unit the home also boasts the Clipsal ULTI lighting system and Delta 8 home networking system. |
| 6th Jul 2008 - Gold standard high-tech homes
nestle beside the silvery Tay |
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| But this building is much more than a spectacular dwelling for the house also deploys the latest entertainment technology courtesy of an advanced yet simple to operate smart home system called LexCom Home from Square D a brand of Schneider Electric. Piping TV DVD telephones and the Internet throughout the house Internet access is available almost everywhere within the house as is TV including digital channels. LexCom Home audio completes the user experience providing a multi-room audio system via ceiling mounted speakers. |
| 6th Jul 2008 - Classy new homes harvest new technology |
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| At the heart of the smart home technology are two systems from Schneider Electric: the latest Delta 8 hub unit that enables easy distribution of TV telephone and Internet connection throughout the home; and the LexCom Home Audio system that allows music to be piped to any rooms required and floated out from high quality recessed ceiling mounted speakers. |
| 1st Jul 2008 - Market leading busbar range expands |
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| Holding nearly half the market for lighting busbar in the UK Schneider Electric’s range of Canalis busbar trunking offers an economical and flexible replacement for traditional copper cables. The range of components in the system has now been extended to include lighting accessories and other equipment. |
| 13th Jun 2008 - New Edition Consumer Units |
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| With the introduction of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Domae and Qwikline II consumer units from Square D a brand of Schneider Electric have been specifically designed to accept additional new RCDs MCBs and RCBOs to help ensure compliance to the 17th Edition of the wiring regulations |
| 11th Jun 2008 - RED lights the way for safe unmanned supplies |
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| Conventional RCCBs can trip because of temporary transient faults. If the establishment being protected is manned or if the unit is accessible it is a simple case of resetting the device to restore power. But in unmanned applications or where the device is not easily accessible the power remains off once the device is actuated. |
| 11th Jun 2008 - Energy savings made simple for lighting |
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| Lighting today accounts for 20% of all electricity in the UK; and with the new building regulations part L in force emphasis is focused on improving the efficacy of lighting systems. |
| 28th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric has the power to make Meadowhall cool and light |
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| Recently the decision was taken to further enhance the Meadowhall shopping experience by adding comfort cooling systems and a new energy efficient lighting system. |
| 27th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric saves time and adds value for Birmingham Schools |
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| A reduction in installation and wiring time for a 24-way distribution board from over 90 hours to just two and a half hours is typical of the savings made possible by Schneider Electric’s new modular wiring system which Balfour Kilpatrick has adopted for use on a major school-building project in the Birmingham area. |
| 18th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric assesses defence assets with PriDE |
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| Schneider Electric has been appointed by PriDE to assess key electrical assets
of Defence Estate properties across the South East of England following PriDE winning a seven year contract for maintenance of assets facilities management and capital works. |
| 6th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric GET Smart |
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| Schneider Electric will be exhibiting and demonstrating a wide range of security lighting and entertainment solutions at this years Smart Home Show - stand number B158 - Birmingham NEC 10-13 April 2008. |
| 6th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric provides a tidy solution for Scottish Water |
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| When vandals removed the bitumen from the roof of Scottish Water's Castle Hill pumping station near Glasgow allowing rainwater to enter the building the result was a 3.3kV switchboard damaged beyond economic repair. |
| 6th Mar 2008 - Schneider Electric offers solutions for wind energy at All-Energy 2008 |
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| Schneider Electric will demonstrate its offer for the wind energy sector at the All-Energy exhibition and conference at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on 21-22 May 2008. At stand E39 experts from Schneider Electric will be on hand to explain how the company can help meet and exceed the evolving needs of and targets for wind energy generation. |
| 7th Feb 2008 - Schneider Electric drives energy solutions at aM&T |
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| With substantial increases in energy prices being announced by all major energy suppliers energy costs are having a greater impact than ever. Schneider Electric has developed a number of energy monitoring and targeting solutions to help identify energy usage and counter rising costs that will be launched at the National aM&T Conference on 19 February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry. |
| 6th Feb 2008 - IEC honours Peter Still of Schneider Electric |
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| Recognising the exceptional contribution he has made to the work of the organisation the International Electrical Commission (IEC) has honoured Peter Still Standards Manager Industrial Systems & Solutions Schneider Electric Limited by presenting him with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award. |
| 4th Feb 2008 - Complete Residential Solutions at ELEX 08 |
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| At ELEX on 13-14 March at the Yorkshire Event Centre Harrogate
Schneider Electric will demonstrate how its GET Clipsal and Square D
brands provide a complete residential solution and can add real value to
homes at affordable prices. |
| 1st Feb 2008 - Electrical MMC is coming to FutureBuild |
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| While new construction methods have impacted all sorts of buildings in
recent years electrical systems have remained ensconced in traditional
technology. FutureBuild in Earls Court on 26-28 February will see how
Schneider Electric is set to change this dramatically. |
| 25th Jan 2008 - Home automation on the lough |
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| Home automation systems from the Square D and Clipsal brands of Schneider
Electric are adding a final touch of luxury to an impressive self-build property on
the banks of island-studded Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. |
| 14th Jan 2008 - Safety PLCs use Ethernet as a single network solution |
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| The XPS-MF40 from Telemecanique a brand of Schneider Electric is a new breed
of compact yet powerful safety PLC designed for applications requiring multiple
simultaneous safety functions. |
| 10th Jan 2008 - New boards meet Part L2 metering needs with ease |
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| Compliance with certain aspects of the Building Regulations Part L2 has required the engineering and installation of meters to gather energy usage data. Merlin Gerin a brand of Schneider Electric has announced a simple and elegant solution to the problem by offering its Isobar 4c 3 phase split metering lighting and power B type distribution boards with inbuilt meters and communications options. |
| 17th Dec 2007 - Magelis terminals move up to a new level |
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| Schneider Electric is expanding its popular Magelis range of HMI terminals with 4 key new additions offering superior performance and functionality at reduced cost. |
| 17th Dec 2007 - Four steps for industrialised PCs |
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| Tough ruggedised designs suitability for continuous operation 24 hours a day seven days a week great tolerance to impact and vibration with global certifications are among the key benefits offered by the new range of Magelis
industrial PCs (iPCs) from Schneider Electric. |
| 6th Dec 2007 - Award-winning Schneider Electric integrator succeeds at Stansted |
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| Winning a contract worth over £200000 from BAA to upgrade the automation infrastructure for the aircraft fuelling systems at Stansted Airport is the latest in a long line of successes this year for Schneider Electric systems integrator Cougar Automation. |
| 3rd Dec 2007 - Schneider Electric delivers efficient overhead protection |
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| Providing efficient comprehensive cost-effective protection and control for overhead power distribution networks is easily accomplished with the new ADVC advanced controller system from Schneider Electric. |
| 30th Nov 2007 - Schneider Electric delivers enhancements for key system integrator channel |
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| Schneider Electric has announced major enhancements to its System Integrator Policy. The new policy is designed to focus even more tightly on developing successful business partnerships |
| 30th Nov 2007 - Schneider Electric invests in training centre |
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| Schneider Electric has underscored its commitment to excellence in customer service and best practice skills development by expanding its dedicated UK Training Centre in Coventry. |
| 31st Oct 2007 - Surges safely arrested! |
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| ...easy to use and cost-effective surge protection solutions for virtually every industrial and commercial application. |
| 31st Oct 2007 - New servo motion solution packs a punch |
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| ... Lexium PAC combines high quality servo motors with state of the art amplifiers and motion controls. Complementing the offer is simplified programming software as well as open communications and embedded Transparent Ready web server technology. |
| 31st Oct 2007 - Light control means heavy savings! |
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| ...energy savings worth £0.02 per hour per light fitting if your building has around 450 light fittings the overall savings amount to tens of thousands of pounds a year. |
| 31st Oct 2007 - Making light of control! |
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| ...timeswitches timers and light-sensitive switches from Merlin Gerin provide effective energy-saving control for lighting installations in residential and
commercial properties. |
| 31st Oct 2007 - Schneider Electric sets the scene for Leeds Metropolitan University |
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| When Leeds Metropolitan University refurbished a television studio a sophisticated lighting control system was the key to maximising its versatility and convenience... |
| 11th Sep 2007 - Distribution enclosures combine convenience and good looks |
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| Supplied complete and ready to install with time-saving screwless earth and neutral terminals fitted as standard distribution enclosures in the new Pragma range from Merlin Gerin... |
| 11th Sep 2007 - Schneider Electric reinforces its partnership with the International Polar Foundation |
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| ... by providing the electrical distribution and building utilities management for Princess Elisabeth the first “Zero Emission” scientific research station |
| 6th Sep 2007 - Fatal Attraction |
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| Being able to buy an apparently equivalent product at a substantially reduced price is always a big attraction. But it’s an attraction that could according to Schneider Electric have fatal consequences. |
| 4th Sep 2007 - Schneider Electric demonstrates healthy energy supplies at Healthcare Estates |
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| Stand C43 Healthcare Estates 2007
16-17 October 2007 Harrogate International Centre
Visitors to this year's IHEEM Healthcare Estates Conference and Exhibition will have the opportunity to view Schneider Electric’s advanced capability in energy management and electrical distribution. |
| 30th Aug 2007 - Try a new control – without obligation |
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| Schneider Electric has announced a novel offer for engineers wishing to evaluate new machine controls but who are reluctant to risk the time and cost in doing so. |
| 30th Aug 2007 - Children display the energy conservation message |
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| Children so often have a clear perspective on big issues and so it proved in local manufacturer Schneider Electric’s Energy Action poster competition... |
| 22nd Aug 2007 - Schneider Electric gives the key to circuit breaker safety |
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| Any fatality in the electrical contracting field is one too many so it is vital that everyone in the industry adopts good working practices. To encourage contractors to work as safely as possible and to implement safe isolation procedures Schneider Electric is including free of charge padlocking attachments for use with circuit breakers in its popular distribution boards from the Merlin Gerin and SquareD brands. |
| 17th Aug 2007 - Schneider Electric shields contractors from danger |
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| As part of the company’s continued commitment to safety the entire range of low voltage distribution equipment from the Merlin Gerin and Square D brands of Schneider Electric is now being fitted as standard with finger proof voltage test points. |
| 15th Aug 2007 - Intelligent motor protection |
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| Designed specifically to cut plant downtime and reduce maintenance costs the new TeSys Model T intelligent motor protection relays from Telemecanique a brand of Schneider Electric combine an unrivalled range of protection functions and open communications options with simplicity and ease of use. |
| 15th Aug 2007 - Schneider Electric network review - reduces downtime & saves you money |
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| In a typical industrial installation the cost of a comprehensive MP4 electrical network review carried out by experts from Schneider Electric Services & Projects will be recovered in full if the results of the review eliminate just 15 minutes of costly and inconvenient downtime. In practice far greater downtime reductions are invariably achieved together with increases in productivity and safety making MP4 reviews an exceptionally attractive investment. |
| 7th Aug 2007 - Tool sets and cable management from Thorsman in the spotlight at ELEX 2007 |
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| ELEX 2007 Ricoh Arena Coventry on 13 – 14 September 2007
High-quality VDE-approved tool sets new Cablestik portable cable management products energy-efficient cordless LED lamps and economical fluorescent work lights for on-site use are among the wide range of innovative products which Thorsman a company of Schneider Electric is showing at ELEX 2007 The Electrician’s Exhibition. |
| 23rd Jul 2007 - Pioneering safe reliable and productive oil and gas solutions |
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| Schneider Electric presents a broad portfolio of offers for the oil and gas industry at Offshore Europe 2007 in Aberdeen. |
| 19th Jul 2007 - Thorsman shines light wherever it’s needed |
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| Even where no mains supply is available the new Lightstik from Thorsman a company of Schneider Electric provides a bright convenient dependable and very portable source of white light. |
| 17th Jul 2007 - New innovative PLC makes automation simple and open. |
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| A new mid-range yet powerful programmable controller that is both compact and rugged has been launched by Telemecanique a brand of Schneider Electric. Called the Modicon M340 it is configured using Schneider Electric’s Unity Pro easy to use software. It also complements the established Modicon Premium and Quantum Unity automation controller families providing a complete control solution for machine manufacturers system integrators and end users alike. |
| 11th Jul 2007 - Schneider Electric strengthens its position in supervision... |
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| Schneider Electric has released Vijeo Citect SCADA one of the first fruits of Schneider Electric’s purchase of Citect in 2006. Schneider Electric and Citect will bring together their respective strengths in providing customers with unsurpassed integrated solutions in Industrial Automation HMI SCADA and MES whilst continuing to provide easy migration paths to new platforms. |
| 28th Jun 2007 - Schneider Electric wins its largest ever contract from the UK MoD |
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| Schneider Electric has won its largest ever contract from the UK Ministry of Defence. Worth £1.3 million the contract covers the supply of equipment to
refurbish the ageing MV and LV electrical distribution installations at 14
military bases within the Defence Estates Regional Prime Contract Central
Region |
| 26th Jun 2007 - Thorsman keeps cables under control on site |
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| With the new Cablestik cable holder from Thorsman a company of Schneider Electric it’s easy to keep cables clean tidy untangled and readily accessible while carrying out panel wiring and electrical installation work. |
| 12th Jun 2007 - Schneider Electric has the power to automate... |
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| Featuring space-saving compact construction convenient DIN rail mounting high efficiency and comprehensive integrated protection power supplies in the new Phaseo family from Telemecanique a brand of Schneider Electric are available with ratings from 7 to 1440W and are complemented by modules that provide convenient and cost-effective solutions to guard against supply interruptions. |
| 8th Jun 2007 - Schneider Electric makes GenieEvo even more durable |
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| The Evolis vacuum circuit breakers used in GenieEvo Medium Voltage switchgear from Merlin Gerin a brand of Schneider Electric have now been enhanced to offer even greater durability. |
| 8th Jun 2007 - The right RCCB for every application |
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| Merlin Gerin a brand of Schneider Electric is now offering one of the UK’s most comprehensive families of RCCBs (residual current circuit breakers). |
| 6th Jun 2007 - Schneider Electric acquires American Power Conversion |
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| Schneider Electric and American Power Conversion (APC) have entered into a
definitive merger agreement under which Schneider Electric will acquire all
outstanding shares of APC for an enterprise value of approximately US$5.5 billion.
The price per share is US$31 and will be paid in cash for a total amount of
approximately US$6.1 billion. |