Schneider Electric expanding SC facilities, adding 280 jobs

Schneider Electric announced it is opening two new engineer-to-order facilities in South Carolina that will add 280 new jobs as part of the $23.8 million invest

Schneider Electric announced it is expanding two engineer-to-order facilities in South Carolina that will add 280 new jobs as part of the $23.8 million investment.

The company, a leader in energy management and automation, is a global industrial technology leader, producing energy-efficient and sustainability solutions for customers in 150 countries.

The global industrial company is also a consortium member of The South Carolina Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy.

In the Upstate, the company will be expanding its Oconee County plant at 1990 Sandifer Blvd. It manufactures low-voltage motor control centers, panelboard box and trim and lighting and PowerLink panelboards. This investment includes HVAC electrification.

The second location to be expanded is in Richland County at 1881 Garners Ferry Road in Hopkins and will add 150 news jobs. This operation manufactures NW breakers, low-voltage switchgear and switchboards.

“As a result of our state’s skilled workforce and business-friendly environment, global leaders like Schneider Electric are finding success,” Gov. Henery McMaster said. “We congratulate Schneider Electric on these expansions and look forward to the 280 new opportunities they will create in the Oconee and Richland communities.”

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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