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The new Masterpact NT and MW : innovationat the heart of the electrical distributionbusiness

Jean-Paul Jacamon and Alain VergerNovember 24, 1999

DAS BT - R.Largillier - 10/99

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Research and development are the cornerstonesof the Schneider 2000+ project.

ØGrowth: renew our product and service offering andaccelerate time to market.

ØCost reductio : develop products twice as fastin order to contain costs.

ØEmphasis on leadership and empowerment: respectdeadlines and adopt quicker working methods.


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Investing in innovation is an absolute priorityfor Schneider Electric

ØMore than 3 500 engineers and technicians work in ourdevelopment centers in France, Europe, the United Statesand Asia.

Ø400 people in our research laboratories.

Ø50 research laboratories.

ØFRF 2.6 billion in 1998, or 5.2% of sales(11th place in ranking of French companies*).

Ø In 1999/2000 12 product lines will be completely renewed,representing 20% of sales.

* ÇÊLe MondeÊÈ ranking, November 3, 1999


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Schneider Electric is a market leader in Low Voltage

It leads the field in the manufactureof 600 A to 6,300 A low voltageswitchgear and equipment

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An indisputable leadership position.(1998 key figures)

ØLow voltage power circuit breakers:

m Sales: 5 billion francs,

m Market share: 25% of the global market,

m Customers: panel builders, OEMs, contractors, large end-users.

ØLow voltage power switchboards:

m Sales: 5 billion francs,

m Market share: 10% of the global market,

m Customers: contractors and large end-users.


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A new product and service offering to strengthen ourno.1 position in Low Voltage Power.

ØSchneider is renewing its power circuit breaker andswitchboard offering up to 6300 A

Ø In order to provide even more reliable and effectivesolutions in low voltage electrical distribution

m in the electrical distribution and motor control markets

ØTo ensure operating safety, continued service, informationmanagement and optimized investment

ØAs well as traditional benefits such as plug-in facility,selectivity and maintainability, it will also offer built-incommunication and measurement functions in the newoptimized sizes.


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Masterpact is a strategic low voltage powerproject for Schneider Electric.

Ø It is the largest development project ever conducted withteams from around the world.

ØProduct development time: 42 months to replace 9 productswith a single product line.

ØThis project involved a 1 billion franc investment.m 700MF in development and 300MF in fixed investment.

ØObjective : 50% growth in sales for these product linesin 5 years.

m 8.5% annual growth as compared to 2 to 3 % annual market growth.m Masterpact NT - NW : 1.9 billion.

ØMajor reduction in production costs: 25%.


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The new Low Voltage Power range

Standards

Newranges

IEC UL , ANSI

Circuit breakers

ANSI, UL, IEC

Switchboards andpanel systems


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Innovation means involving customers at theproduct specification stage

ØSmaller switchboards:ð The smallest 1600A circuit breaker in the world,

ð A 4000A the same size as the present 3200A,

ð Much reduced electrical clearance,

ð Unequalled breaking capacity performanceworldwide : 200 000 A with no fuse !

ØA simpler life for customers:ð Very short delivery times (local adaptation),

ð Products can be adapted and modified on site,

ð Services save time and money throughout theproductÊÕs service life : simplified catalogues,maintenance assistance, retrofit, etc.


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More than60

patentsfiled

Innovation means developing new functions....

ØMicrologic: a new generation of control units.

ð New protection, measurement and signalling functionsintegrated.

ð Electrical distribution system monitoring open to all.

ð Data transmission to optimize power consumption andprovide preventive and predictive maintenance.


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Siemens . 3WN6GE . PowerBreak II

GEC . M-PactTerasaki . TempPower

Mitsubishi . AESSSiemens . Vacuum technology

CutlerHammerMagnum

ABB . E-Max

Masterpact

2000

Masterpact

Innovation means staying ahead of competition bydeveloping a unique, global product range.


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1996: 9 ranges and more than 12,000 components

M 800 C1250 CM 3200N 1200 P 2000 SE 3000 DS 4000 Masterpact H3 6000

USA ItalyUSA USA USA USA (C.H.) FranceCanada France

Innovation means streamlining the global offering tofulfil all standards requirements.

2005 : 2 ranges and less than 2,000 components

Masterpact NT Masterpact NW


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Innovation means optimization through volumereduction and the miniaturization of auxiliary devicesand accessories.

Control unit

Control switch ON/OFF switch block

Speed reducer


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Innovation means providing customers withmany labor-saving tools.

ØAutocad library.

ØSoftware to help in choosingand developing networks.

ØComprehensive technicaldocumentation.

ØExtranet :www.lvproducts.schneider-electric.com


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An international team behind this new offering.

Ø250 engineers and technicians in Europe and theUnited States.

Ø60 patents filed.

Ø2 development centers : 1 in Europe and 1 in theUnited States.

Ø5 master plants : 4 in Europe and 1 in the UnitedStates.

Ø30 assembly centers around the world.

Ø ISO 9001 organization.

ØA product line adapted to every standard : IEC, UL,ANSI, JIS.


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New product lines.

ØElectrical distribution :Commercialm Masterpact,m Enclosures,m Medium voltage : vacuum switchgear and measuring instrumentsResidentialm Modular circuit breakers for the Chinese market.

Ø Industrial control and automation :m Altivar 28 (renewal of under 15 KW range),m 0 to 32 A contactors,m Man-machine interface : security modulesm Intelligent relays,m Num offering revamped,m Motor speed drive (motor + speed drive),m PLCs,m Transparent factory.

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