Schneider Electric Divests Eurotherm to Focus on Core Automation and Sustainability

Schneider Electric has sold its Eurotherm business, a provider of temperature, power, and process control systems, to Watlow, a US-based thermal systems manufacturer. This move is part of Schneider’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core strengths in energy management and industrial automation.

Key Points for International PLC Market:

• Portfolio Refocus: By divesting Eurotherm, Schneider is sharpening its focus on its core Modicon PLC brand and unified EcoStruxure architecture.
• Training & Support: Schneider continues to invest in global capabilities, offering comprehensive PAC and PLC training programs worldwide. These courses, available both online and on-site, aim to enhance workforce skills, improve safety, and maximize the availability of their PLC and drive systems.
• Market Position: Schneider emphasizes its strengths in sustainability, energy efficiency, and a unified software platform (Unity Pro) for its Modicon PLCs, differentiating itself in the global market.
• Industry Context: Schneider in the Global PLC Arena
• Schneider Electric (France): A global leader in energy management and automation, its Modicon brand (one of the original PLC inventors) remains a key player. Schneider emphasizes sustainability, ease of use, and integrated solutions through its EcoStruxure platform, catering to diverse industries from industrial plants to data centers.