Schneider Electric Calls CIIE a “Standing Appointment With China”

Shanghai — For Schneider Electric, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is not just another trade show. It is a fixed date on the company’s calendar — a commitment it has honored every year since the event began.

Senior executives describe the expo as a vital gateway to China’s vast market and a launchpad for long-term partnerships, innovation, and sustainable growth.

A Market That Keeps Shaping Global Strategy

Schneider Electric entered China more than three decades ago, and the country has since become one of its most important growth engines.

Today, the company operates multiple research and development centers across major Chinese cities, alongside a broad manufacturing and logistics network supported by thousands of local suppliers and partners. This deep local presence allows Schneider Electric to develop technologies tailored to China’s fast-evolving industrial and energy landscape.

“China’s scale and momentum make it impossible to ignore,” company leadership noted. “CIIE gives us a front-row seat to new demand, new partners, and new opportunities.”

From First Meetings to Long-Term Partnerships

Many of Schneider Electric’s customer relationships began at the very first CIIE.

What started as simple product discussions have grown into comprehensive collaborations — spanning automation systems, digital solutions, energy management platforms, and consulting services. The expo, executives say, accelerates trust and turns introductions into lasting cooperation.

“CIIE doesn’t end when the exhibition closes,” one executive explained. “It opens doors that continue to create value year after year.”

Putting Sustainability in the Spotlight

This year, Schneider Electric brought its vision of a low-carbon, digitally powered future to center stage.

The company showcased its upgraded “Zero-Carbon City” framework, presenting dozens of real-world scenarios across industries such as manufacturing, energy, buildings, transportation, and infrastructure. The goal: demonstrate how smart technology can drive efficiency while cutting emissions at scale.

Digital tools, integrated energy systems, and intelligent automation formed the backbone of these solutions — all designed to help cities and industries move faster toward carbon neutrality.

Supporting China’s Green and Digital Shift

Beyond exhibition halls, Schneider Electric has already embedded sustainability into its China operations.

Several of its local factories and logistics centers now operate as green or low-carbon facilities, serving as practical models for Chinese industry. These sites combine energy efficiency, renewable power, and smart manufacturing technologies to reduce environmental impact while boosting productivity.

Looking forward, the company plans to expand investment in innovation, localization, and clean technology — aligning closely with China’s push toward high-quality, low-carbon economic growth.

A Commitment That Grows Stronger Each Year

For Schneider Electric, CIIE represents more than visibility.

It reflects confidence in China’s openness, market vitality, and long-term development. Year after year, the company returns not only to display new technologies, but to deepen cooperation and explore the next wave of industrial transformation.

“CIIE is our promise to China,” executives said. “And it’s a promise we fully intend to keep.”