Abstract:
Schneider Electric is a large-scale French company with a global footprint as it spans
operations in more than 100 countries. It is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. It was
founded in 1836 by two brothers and incorporated in 1981. From 1836 till date, Schneider
Electric, with the most diversified portfolio of activities in energy management has
transformed itself into the global specialist and expert in energy management.
Schneider Electric is present in Pakistan through its representative offices in Lahore, Karachi
and Islamabad and its network of partners. Schneider electric started its manufacturing of
switchgears in Pakistan with the acquisition of Areva Distribution in 2010. This research is
carried out to shed light on the possible reasons behind this acquisition and its impact felt
over the company and its employees.
The research type is exploratory. The data for the research has been collected through two
sources; primary and secondary. The Primary data is taken with the help of questionnaires
filled by the management and other concerned personnel of Schneider Electric and some
informal interviews have also been conducted for a better understanding. The source of
secondary data has been internet, engineering magazines and material provided by the
Company.
After the research it has been surfaced that the acquisition of Areva Distribution has
strengthened Schneider Electric’s position as a downstream expert in medium voltage thus
making it a No. 1 Solution provider worldwide. It got presence in new economies with
reinforced utilities presence and its smart grid capability increased making it a technological
leader. With its presence people in Pakistan have got an opportunity to get access to
electricity through alternative energy generation. Also a new segment “Energy” has been
created resulting in profitability for the company as the demand is high in new economies.
However, there are some product gaps and confusion regarding distributed products which
should be rectified soon.
