# Schneider Electric to close Square D factory in Peru, Indiana

Schneider Electric announced it will close its Square D factory in Peru, Indiana, affecting 306 workers. Production is being shifted to other states and Mexico. The plant makes switchgear and switchboard apparatus.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2019-02-01
- Where: Peru, Indiana, United States
- Jobs: -306
- Status: announced
- Products: switchgear, switchboard apparatus
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Schneider Electric](https://endata.com/companies/2048.md)

## Sources

- [ien.com](https://www.ien.com/operations/news/21045905/schneider-electric-to-close-factory-in-in), 2019-02-04: "The decision is in response to competitive market dynamics and to meet the needs of customers."

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