Plagne with Tendulkar (right) at the event.
Schneider Electric launches new switchboards
DUBAI, November 25, 2014
Schneider Electric has launched the Easy9 switchgear, the company’s new range of power solutions that provide reliable switchboards for homes and small-sized buildings, in Dubai, UAE.
The launch event, attended by Sachin Tendulkar, India’s iconic cricketer and brand ambassador of Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF), took place at the InterContinental Hotel. It was part of Schneider Electric’s GCC-wide launch that included a series of roadshows in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
Addressing an audience of 300 top distributors, retailers and channel partners, Tendulkar discussed his association with the foundation and its commendable CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiatives across India. He also applauded Schneider Electric for its commitment to sustainable health, safety and environment (HSE) practices.
Speaking on the occasion, Jean-Baptiste Plagne, vice president, retail and eco control business unit, Schneider Electric, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing legend to our Easy9 launch event for our core customers. As brand ambassador of Schneider Electric India Foundation, he is in a unique position to increase awareness and dialogue on energy management in the region. Schneider Electric will continue to forge key partnerships in line with our commitment to sustainability.”
Easy9 is designed to facilitate electricians to complete their installations swiftly and professionally. The range includes miniature circuit breakers, residual current circuit breakers, surge protection devices, comb busbars, and switchboard enclosures. All Easy9 products are manufactured in Schneider Electric’s production units that are IS09000-certified. In addition, the devices are approved by independent authorities as compliant with electrical safety standards.- TradeArabia News Service