2008年1月11號Malmaison Rueil消息，施耐德電氣簽訂收購IMS協議，IMS是一家設計和生產一體化電機和驅動產品的美國公司，2007年產值2千萬美元。 借助此次收購，施耐德電氣通過為快速成長的一體化電機和驅動器市場提供創新解決方案，進一步加強其在通用過程控制市場中的地位。除在此市場上成為領導者之外，施耐德電氣還將改善其在美國的客戶支持。由于其創新和生產能力，IMS將為美國市場要求提供快速且有效的響應。 此收購滿足了施耐德電氣已投資資本回報率標準。 施耐德電氣自動化業務部門執行副總裁Michel Crochon說：“借助于此收購，可以擴展我們為美國OEM用戶所提供的產品，同時提高過程應用中的技術支持。” IMS創始人兼CEO David Coutu說：“與施耐德電氣一起，將為我們更快進入全球市場提供幫助，并允許我們擴展和保護我們在國際間的成長?！?David Coutu將仍然留在董事會，并與施耐德電氣一起領導IMS的未來成長。 關于IMS 20多年來，IMS一直在無刷電機技術和電氣控制領域提供創新的過程控制解決方案。其產品被廣泛地用于高精度、高過程控制的應用中，包括：機器人、醫學、組裝、半導體、包裝、雕刻和行業，是一體化電機和驅動器解決方案的行業領導者，以其卓越的Motion™著稱為驅動研發公司。更多信息可登錄：www.imshome.com 關于施耐德電氣 施耐德電氣是全球電力控制專家，滿足其用戶在民用住宅、樓宇、互聯網數據中心、行業能源和基礎設施市場的要求。擁有員工112,000名，服務于190多個國家。更多信息可登錄：www.schneiderelectric.com [font=times]original text [/font] [font=times]Schneider Electric enhances its position in the motion control market with the acquisition of Intelligent Motion Systems （IMS） [/font] [font=times][color=#708090]Rueil Malmaison, January 11, 2008 – Schneider Electric has signed an agreement to acquire IMS, a US company that designs and manufactures integrated motor and drive products and generated revenues around $20 million in 2007. With this acquisition, Schneider Electric will further strengthen its presence in general motion control by providing an innovative solution for the fast growing integrated motor and drive market. In addition to becoming leader on this market, Schneider Electric will also improve its customer support in the US. With its R&D and manufacturing capability, IMS will provide a quick and efficient response to US market requirements as part of the Group’s Motion competency center created in 2005. This acquisition meets Schneider Electric’s Return on Capital Employed criteria. Michel Crochon, Executive Vice President of the Automation Business Unit at Schneider Electric, commented: “With this acquisition we will expand our product offering for OEM customers in the US while providing increased technical support in motion applications.” “Teaming up with Schneider Electric will give us faster access to the global market and allow us to expand and secure our growth internationally,” says David Coutu, CEO and founder of IMS, who will stay on board and lead the future expansion of IMS together with the Schneider Electric Motion team. About IMS For more than 20 years, IMS has provided innovative motion control solutions in brushless motor technology and electronic controls. Its products are routinely used in applications demanding highly precise, controlled movement including: robotics, medical, assembly, semiconductor, packaging, engraving and pick-and-place. An industry leader in integrated motor and drive solutions, IMS is an R&D driven company with a solid commitment to Excellence in Motion™. www.imshome.com About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric, the world‘s power and control specialist, anticipates and satisfies its customers‘ requirements in the residential, building, data centers and networks, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With 112,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, www.schneider electric.com[/color][/font]