October 1, 2009 — Schneider Electric is expanding its partnership with Fort Worth, Texas, electronic component distributor Allied Electronics to include National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) control products. “Schneider Electric’s partnership with Allied Electronics allows us to serve customers who wouldn’t normally be reached through our more traditional channels,” said Rob Laub, director, Schneider Electric National Channel Accounts. “Allied Electronics has done a terrific job of reaching those key customers, and the expansion of this partnership allows Schneider Electric to provide its quality, reliable NEMA control products to this important market.”Schneider Electric NEMA control products that are now available from Allied Electronics include:
- Surge protective devices
- Industrial motor circuit protectors
- Industrial circuit breakers
- Contactors and starters
- Definite purpose contactors
- Pendant control stations
- 30 mm operator interfaces
- Heavy-duty limit switches and actuatorsSchneider Electric IEC control products distributed by Allied Electronics since 2003 include contactors, relays, 22 mm push buttons, solid-state sensors, limit switches and XVB/XVP stacklights.
“The addition of Schneider Electric NEMA control products to the Allied Electronics catalog increases the options we can make available to our customers,” added John Overholt, Allied Electronics product marketing manager.
“This complements our company’s many value propositions, including a wide variety of products to meet customers’ needs, our 55 sales branches and the assignment of dedicated account representatives.”
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications.
Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than $25 billion in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy.”
