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News Release from: Schneider Electric
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 September 2006
UK MP says electric company a 'local
success'
Labour MP, David Wright, recently visited the UK logistics hub of Schneider Electric in Telford where he witnessed some innovative new energy saving and declared a 'local success story'.
UK's Telford Labour MP, David Wright, recently visited the UK logistics hub of global electrical leader Schneider Electric in Telford where he not only witnessed some innovative new energy saving solutions and brand new interconnection technology, but also was able to declare the company a great 'local success story' Schneider Electric has the corporate boast of delivering a 'New Electric World', but in Telford the operations revolve around getting the company's famous brand electrical products into the UK market
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Britain relies heavily on Schneider Electric without even knowing it.
More than 80% of the National Grid's electrical distribution equipment comes from Schneider Electric's Merlin Gerin brand, while homes, offices, schools, colleges and hospitals among many others depend on electrical accessories from Schneider Electric's Square D and Clipsal brands.
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"Schneider Electric takes its local responsibilities very seriously," explained Richard Walley, marketing manager for Schneider Electric's Building Systems and Solutions.
He added, "We provide a wealth of career opportunities in Telford from junior to very senior roles.
We also work closely with local colleges as part of our commitment to training and education." Wright was suitably impressed by his visit, not only in the employment opportunities that Schneider Electric provides locally, but also by the company's commitment to both the community and the global environment.
Schneider Electric sites around the UK, not just in Telford, have undertaken a major energy saving regime that is cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions and helping the UK Government in its quest to meet or exceed the targets within the Kyoto Earth Summit's agreement.
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