Schneider Electric's Strategic US Manufacturing Expansion
Schneider Electric is making a major commitment to strengthening its North American supply chain, pledging over US$700m to expand its US operations by 2027.
This investment will support energy infrastructure upgrades, boost domestic manufacturing and meet the rising demand for AI-driven technologies.
Surging regional demand from data centres, utilities and industrial sectors has prompted Schneider Electric’s largest-ever capital investment in its 135-year US history.
This follows previous investments in 2023 and 2024, bringing its total US spending this decade to over US$1bn.
The funding will go towards factory expansions and job creation, responding to growing customer demand for energy-efficient solutions, industrial automation and enhanced grid reliability.
"This investment supports growing demand for digitalisation, automation and manufacturing. It includes upgrades, expansions and new facilities across the US," explains Agustin Lopez Diaz, North America Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric.
Agustin said manufacturing in the US had entered an "exciting moment" and that Schneider was demonstrating a "deep commitment to continuing to bolster our supply chain in North America".
Creating new jobs through growing operations
The investment is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs across Schneider Electric’s facilities.
The company aims to strengthen its workforce by recruiting veterans and retiring US service members, offering roles in manufacturing, engineering, development and technical analysis.
Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations at Schneider Electric, highlights why growing its US manufacturing workforce is so essential: "We stand at an inflection point for the technology and industrial sectors in the US, driven by incredible AI growth and unprecedented energy demand. To lead the transformation ahead, we must be agile and act now to advance ambitious digitalisation and efficiency goals to make an impact for generations to come.
"This announcement is another milestone in our responsible investment strategy at Schneider Electric, underscoring our steadfast commitment to US manufacturing, our unwavering belief that jobs and technological innovation will thrive together and making a critical impact for our customers across the growing energy and automation sectors in the US."
Schneider's investment has been met by a wave of positive industry response.
Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), called it a "clear sign that manufacturing in America is moving forward—driving economic growth, innovation and job creation across the country."
He added: "By expanding their operations with a focus on energy security, automation and AI, Schneider Electric is not only strengthening America's competitiveness but also creating new opportunities and powering our nation's future."
What Schneider's US facility expansion looks like
Schneider Electric is upgrading and expanding multiple manufacturing sites to meet growing energy demands, particularly from data centres and AI-driven applications.
Key facility investments include:
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee – Construction of a new plant next to the existing site to strengthen its position in the medium voltage market and introduce new products.
Andover, Massachusetts – Development of a new power distribution unit laboratory to test AI data centre power systems, alongside a microgrid lab for real-world simulations.
Columbia, Missouri – Expansion to boost circuit breaker production.
Fairfield, Ohio – Modernisation of an existing facility with advanced manufacturing technologies and software to support new product development.
El Paso, Texas – Growth of the current campus to enhance switchgear and power distribution equipment production.
Houston, Texas – Launch of an Innovation Centre in the US energy corridor, offering AI-driven automation solutions and full asset visibility.
Raleigh, North Carolina – Creation of a Robotics & Motion Centre of Excellence focused on AI-enhanced robotics and motion control for industrial applications.
Welcome, North Carolina – Facility upgrades to support switchgear and power distribution production for critical infrastructure.
Digital innovation & strengthening the grid
Schneider Electric is also investing in grid modernisation through its One Digital Grid Platform, an AI-powered software solution designed to help utilities optimise grid performance.
The company has also joined EPRI’s DCFlex initiative, a research collaboration aimed at integrating data centres with the electrical grid to enhance asset efficiency.
These developments were announced at the DISTRIBUTECH 2025 conference in Dallas, reinforcing Schneider Electric’s commitment to US energy resilience and automation.
North America remains the company’s largest market, accounting for 36% of its revenue in 2024.
Schneider Electric operates over 20 smart factories and distribution centres across the US, employing more than 21,000 people.
Its technologies are used by 40% of Fortune 500 companies, four in 10 US households, 40% of global hospitals and 40,000 water and wastewater facilities across 150 countries.
Debra Phillips, President and CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), emphasises the importance of the investment: "America’s electrical system will face unprecedented rising energy demand in the coming decade driven by data centres and AI.
"Schneider Electric's historic investment of more than US$700m across its domestic operations over the next two years is indicative of the critical role electrical manufacturers play in meeting this new demand and powering an electric future."
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