(DAYTON, Ohio, June 2, 2005) - Schneider Electric, a global leader in electrical distribution, industrial control and automation products, systems and services, announces the formation of the Schneider Electric Sensor Competency Center in Dayton, Ohio. Opened on May 1, the SCC was formed by bringing together the industry leading design, engineering and application expertise of Schneider Electric’s Hyde Park and Telemecanique sensor lines. The new center will serve as a single, integrated resource in the U.S. for technical and application support for the sensor industry.

With a staff of more than 60 knowledgeable and experienced team members, the SCC will provide a central resource for all types and models of Hyde Park and Telemecanique sensors, including inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and ultrasonic. The SCC will offer expertise in sensor-related matters such as:
• Applications
• Product support and selection
• Sales and service
• Installation and set-up
• Product modification
• Marketing and promotions
• Global design for ultrasonic sensors
• Sensor manufacturing center

“This new center will be an invaluable resource for plant operators, specifying engineers, automation and control engineers, maintenance personnel and OEMs. We will be able to provide them with the expertise they need to find the best solutions for any sensor-related issue,” said Vince Lewis, president of Hyde Park and Schneider Electric SCC.

Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, building industry and energy and infrastructures markets. Schneider Electric generated sales of approximately $13.4 billion in 2004 in 130 countries.

Hyde Park Electronics LLC, a company of Schneider Electric, produces the world’s leading brand of ultrasonic sensors. Its products are used in a variety of industries including packaging, food and beverage, automotive and pharmaceutical.

Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, has been one of the world’s leading brands of automation and industrial control products, systems and solutions for over 80 years. Its products include photoelectric, inductive and capacitive sensors.

To meet the needs of North American customers, Schneider Electric’s Competency Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. To contact the SCC, sensor customers can call 1-800-435-2121 or send an e-mail to help@SESensors.com.