Schneider Electric invests $700M to support growing U.S. digitalization, automation, and manufacturing demand

Schneider Electric invests $700M to support growing U.S. digitalization, automation, and manufacturing demand

April 1, 2025
The company's expanded operations will create over 1,000 jobs, with planned upgrades, expansions, and new facilities in multiple U.S. locations.

Schneider Electric has announced a planned investment of over $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027, marking the company’s largest single capital expenditure commitment in its 135-year history. This investment will support energy infrastructure improvements, AI growth, and increased domestic manufacturing, with a focus on energy efficiency, industrial automation, and grid reliability. Schneider Electric’s expanded operations will create over 1,000 jobs and strengthen its supply chain, with planned upgrades, expansions, and new facilities in multiple U.S. locations, including:

  • Mt. Juliet, Tennessee: A new facility to support the medium voltage market.
  • Andover, Massachusetts: New laboratories for power distribution and microgrid testing for the AI data center market.
  • Columbia, Missouri: Expansion of plant space for circuit breaker production.
  • Fairfield, Ohio: Transformation of existing space for advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • El Paso, Texas: Expansion to meet growing demand for switchgear and power distribution products.
  • Houston, Texas: A new Innovation Center focused on AI-driven automation solutions.
  • Raleigh, North Carolina: A new Robotics & Motion Center of Excellence to enhance AI-powered motion and robotics products.
  • Welcome, North Carolina: Facility modernization to support production of switchgear and power distribution products.

This expansion, alongside Schneider Electric’s previous investments, will push its total U.S. investment to over $1 billion by the end of the decade, reinforcing its leadership in digital transformation, energy efficiency, and automation in the U.S.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric, said, “We stand at an inflection point for the technology and industrial sectors in the U.S., driven by incredible AI growth and unprecedented energy demand. To lead the transformation ahead, we must be agile and act now to advance ambitious digitalization and efficiency goals to make an impact for generations to come. Today's announcement is another milestone in our responsible investment strategy at Schneider Electric, underscoring our steadfast commitment to U.S. 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 U.S.” 

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons added, “Schneider Electric's significant investment is a clear sign that manufacturing in America is moving forward—driving economic growth, innovation and job creation across the country. 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.” 

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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