Palatine, IL -- July 10, 2006 -- Schneider Electric North American Operating Division announced it will host Initi@tive 2006: the Gateway to the New Electric World -- a debut trade exposition in the United States. Successful Schneider Electric Initi@tive events have previously been held in Mexico, Australia, Belgium, Thailand, Turkey and other countries around the world. Through product demonstrations, professional development seminars, and more than 69,000 sq ft of industry-specific trade exhibits, Initi@tive 2006 will showcase for key customers and prospects Schneider Electric's power and automation and control solutions for some of North America's largest end users in a variety of industries. Initi@tive 2006 will be held September 28-30 in Orlando, FL, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
Initi@tive 2006 will introduce customers to leading-edge technology through a series of information-packed seminars and exhibitions. The event will illustrate the strength and applicability of Schneider Electric's solutions in specific industries, including water and wastewater treatment, distribution center automation, packaging, control panel building, automation systems, HVAC, residential construction and more.
In addition, Initi@tive 2006 will highlight solutions for critical power applications and methods for improving energy efficiency. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from more than 150 different technology and solution seminars designed to keep them updated on the latest industry trends -- including system design, communication networks, installation and implementation, energy savings, code compliance, safety, and a comprehensive range of application-specific topics.
"Each of the learning sessions will be led by our people who not only understand power, automation and control technology, but also the specific applications in which our customers are using these products," said Dave Petratis, president and CEO of Schneider Electric N American Operating Div.. "They are the experts who have experienced the kind of challenges our customers face each and every day, and they bring along a proven record for delivering solutions that work."
Industry-specific exhibits will give customers the chance to witness Schneider Electric's full line of power, automation and control products in action, with the company's experts on hand to answer questions.
