Saudi: Schneider Electric Opens Facility To Manufacture ‘Made in Saudi Arabia’ Products
Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has opened a new production line in Riyadh to manufacture hardware that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s energy efficiency and sustainability.
The state-of-the-art production line will support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of positioning the Kingdom as a global manufacturing hub, increasing opportunities to export energy management solutions to regional and global markets.
“The launch of the new production line is equipped with the latest automation technology and robotics. When it comes on stream and reaches full capacity, jobs will be available and offered to the Saudi workforce, with priority to youth and women in technical roles. Up to 10 percent of the workforce on the assembly line will also be allocated to women,” said Mohamed Shaheen, Cluster President of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Schneider Electric.
