Sustainable Biz #8 - Magazine - Page 30
Production starts at Schneider Electric’s
state-of-the-art manufacturing site in
North Yorkshire to turbocharge UK
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chneider Electric, the leader in the
digital transformation of energy
management and automation, has
officially opened its new state-of-the-art
smart plant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire,
with full site commissioning targeted by year
end.
With Britain’s electricity needs expected
to increase up to 40% by 2035, the plant is
designed for long-term growth, producing
the critical electrical equipment needed as the
UK moves to cleaner energy.
Schneider Electric’s manufacturing roots in
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Scarborough stem from the 1930s and this
history has resulted in a considerable amount
of product development and manufacturing
knowledge being captured in the local
workforce. Customers will now benefit from
a combination of this knowledge and skills
and the latest manufacturing processes and
technology.
By manufacturing in the UK for UK
organisations, Schneider Electric is building
resilience into the nation’s critical electrical
infrastructure, reducing exposure to global
supply chain shocks and slashing both costs
S U S TA I N A B L E B I Z M A G A Z I N E
OCTOBER 2025
“UK manufacturing is the
backbone of the nation’s
infrastructure drive. With
electricity demand set
to hit new heights, our
Scarborough site gives
us the scale and agility to
respond.”
