The 65-year-old Lexington facility and 50-year-old Lincoln plant will receive state-of-the-art equipment featuring advanced automation and connectivity. The modernization program focuses on implementing digitized architectures that promise significant improvements in production quality, capacity expansion, and energy efficiency. These technological upgrades are expected to transform the aging facilities into models of Industry 4.0 manufacturing.
Operational Benefits of Smart Manufacturing
The connected equipment will enable real-time energy monitoring and remote adjustments, while supporting online diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities. Schneider anticipates these improvements will dramatically increase operational efficiency and extend mean time between failures – a critical metric for industrial equipment reliability. Employees will gain new capabilities to manage production processes through digital interfaces rather than manual interventions.
Strengthening North American Supply Chains
This strategic investment reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to North American manufacturing as supply chain resilience becomes increasingly important. The upgraded plants will feature more automated processes and digital workflows, positioning them to better serve growing demand for electrical products in the region while reducing dependence on overseas production.
Sustainability Through Smart Technology
Beyond production benefits, the modernization is expected to deliver substantial energy savings through optimized equipment performance and intelligent energy management. Schneider’s investment reflects the growing industry trend of combining operational upgrades with sustainability improvements, as manufacturers seek to reduce both costs and environmental impact through digital transformation.
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