History

The Telemecanique brand has pursued a policy of innovation ever since its creation. Today, it is a leading global reference for automation management. In 2004 the brand celebrated its 80th anniversary!

1924 : Acquisition by Michel le Goullec of «Manufacture d’Appareillage Electrique» which, in 1928, became «Télémécanique Electrique».

The history of Telemecanique, related through its inventions, began with the marketing of the first bar contactor. A patent was registered in 1924, the same year as its acquisition! The brand then rapidly expanded its activities to become the leading specialist in automation management. It notably developed D contactors which became a global reference.
Schneider Electric acquired Telemecanique in 1988. After joining the Group, the brand continued its development with the invention of the Osiris ranges of photoelectric cells and the integration of web technologies to propose the first onboard web servers for its robots. In 2001, QuickFit technology was born enabling connections without tools or cables.

The leading brand in automation management, Telemecanique today proposes its «Simply Smart» approach, based on simplicity and intelligence.

Source : "Schneider, l'Histoire en force".
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