Schneider Electric Breaks Ground on Columbia Facility in U.S. Alongside Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe

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Schneider Electric (SBGSF) has initiated construction on a 58,000-square-foot expansion of its Columbia, Missouri manufacturing facility. The expansion, driven by increasing demand from data center and AI infrastructure developers, will create over 200 new local jobs. The facility will enhance production of molded case circuit breakers and air circuit breakers while streamlining order fulfillment processes.

This project is part of Schneider's larger U.S. investment plan, representing the company's largest single capital expenditure in its 135+ year U.S. history. The nationwide investment is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs. Schneider Electric currently employs more than 21,000 U.S. workers and partners with approximately 40% of Fortune 500 companies.

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• Creation of over 200 new jobs in Columbia, Missouri
• 58,000-square-foot facility expansion to increase manufacturing capacity
• Strategic response to growing demand from data center and AI infrastructure sectors
• Investment strengthens domestic supply chain resilience
• Part of largest U.S. capital expenditure in company's 135+ year history

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• Schneider Electric holds groundbreaking for a facility expansion in Columbia, Missouri
• Construction will increase manufacturing capacity and create over 200 local jobs
• Expansion is part of the company's recently announced planned U.S. investment through 2027

COLUMBIA, Mo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, broke ground on a U.S. expansion project in Columbia, Missouri, alongside Governor Mike Kehoe and other local government and business leaders.

The ceremony marks the beginning of construction of a 58,000-square-foot addition to the company's existing Columbia manufacturing facility. By deploying next generation manufacturing technologies, expanding capacity, and optimizing the floor plan, this facility will help enable Schneider Electric to streamline its production of molded case circuit breakers and air circuit breakers and order fulfillment processes, stay competitive and agile, and bolster its domestic supply chain resilience.

The expansion comes amid rising demand from data center and energy infrastructure developers. Once completed, this planned expansion will create more than 200 new jobs in Missouri.

"The U.S. is experiencing growing demand needed to power AI and energy infrastructure. With this expansion, we are proving our commitment to help our customers meet this unprecedented growth," said Agustin Lopez Diaz, Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain, North America at Schneider Electric. "Schneider Electric is grateful for our partnership with Missouri Governor Kehoe, and we are proud to be expanding and modernizing facilities like this one in Columbia to streamline operations, create new jobs, support our customers' energy efficiency needs, and create impact."

"We're proud that a global leader in manufacturing like Schneider Electric is so strongly considering Missouri for such a significant investment," said Governor Mike Kehoe. "This company's interest in the Show-Me State is another example of our ability to support quality employers. We appreciate the contributions Schneider Electric has made to Columbia over the years and look forward to its continued growth in the area."

The Columbia expansion project is part of Schneider Electric's recently announced U.S. investment plan to support the nation's energy and AI infrastructure, boost domestic manufacturing, and strengthen national energy security. The investment planned across the U.S. is the largest single capital expenditure commitment by Schneider Electric in its 135+ year history in the U.S. and is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs nationwide.

Schneider Electric employs more than 21,000 U.S. employees and partners with approximately 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Its products and solutions can be found in four of 10 U.S. homes, 40% of the world's hospitals, and 40,000 water and wastewater installations in 150 countries.

As an employer, it's ranked as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025, and the company is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Gold Military Friendly® employer. In 2024, TIME magazine ranked Schneider Electric as the world's most sustainable company. Schneider Electric was also named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights and it is the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice.

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We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitalization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.

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FAQ

What is the size of Schneider Electric's new facility expansion in Columbia, Missouri?

Schneider Electric is adding a 58,000-square-foot expansion to its existing Columbia manufacturing facility.

How many jobs will SBGSF create with the Columbia facility expansion?

The Columbia facility expansion will create more than 200 new local jobs in Missouri.

What products will Schneider Electric manufacture at the expanded Columbia facility?

The facility will manufacture molded case circuit breakers and air circuit breakers.

Why is Schneider Electric expanding its Columbia facility?

The expansion is driven by rising demand from data center and energy infrastructure developers, and aims to streamline production and strengthen domestic supply chain resilience.

How many employees does Schneider Electric have in the United States?

Schneider Electric employs more than 21,000 U.S. employees and partners with approximately 40% of Fortune 500 companies.