Jeumont-Schneider
| Company type | Group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electrical and mechanical engineering |
| Predecessor | FACEJ (Forges et Ateliers de Construction Electriques de Jeumont), Matériel Electrique S-W (Schneider-Westinghouse) |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Fate | Divested railway traction segment to Alstom in 1986; telephony division sold to Bosch in 1988; nuclear power operations acquired by Framatome in 1992 |
| Products | Electric motors, power electrical apparatus, industrial control systems, automation solutions, hydraulic pumps, nuclear sector equipment |
Jeumont-Schneider was a French group specializing in electrical and mechanical engineering, established in 1964.
History
The formation of Jeumont-Schneider occurred in 1964 through the merger of FACEJ (Forges et Ateliers de Construction Electriques de Jeumont) and Matériel Electrique S-W (Schneider-Westinghouse).
This enterprise focused on manufacturing electric motors, power electrical apparatus, industrial control systems and automation solutions, hydraulic pumps, as well as equipment for the nuclear sector.
In 1986, the company divested its underperforming railway traction segment to Alstom. Its telephony division, which lagged behind competitors such as Matra, was sold to Bosch in 1988.
By 1992, Framatome had acquired Jeumont-Schneider's nuclear power operations. Meanwhile, other branches like Jeumont Schneider Industrie and Jeumont-Schneider Automation entered joint ventures with Framatome and Alstom-Alcatel, subsequently being rebranded as Jeumont Industrie and Jeumont Automation.