# Schneider Electric to invest £7.2M in Leeds facility expansion

Schneider Electric announced a £7.2 million investment to expand its Leeds smart factory and Innovation Hub, creating 110 new jobs over five years. The upgrade includes a 3,380 sqm extension and is projected to begin in early 2024 and be completed by August 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-10-03
- Where: Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Value: $8.80M (7.20M GBP)
- Jobs: 110
- Starts operating: Aug 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: medium- and low-voltage switchgear, green switchgear
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [se.com](https://www.se.com/uk/en/about-us/newsroom/news/press-releases/schneider-electric-announces-expansion-in-leeds-651d983fa64b7acaa800b5c3/), 2023-10-03: "This multi-million pound investment in Leeds reflects our commitment to investing in the UK's burgeoning green economy."
- [se.com](https://www.se.com/uk/en/about-us/newsroom/news/press-releases/Schneider-Electric-Announces-Expansion-in-Leeds-651d983fa64b7acaa800b5c3/), 2023-10-03: "This multi-million pound investment in Leeds reflects our commitment to investing in the UK's burgeoning green economy."

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