Siemens
Siemens operates across various sectors including industry, energy, and healthcare, employing over 400,000 people in 190 countries. In 2009, Siemens generated revenue exceeding $75 billion. Founded in 1847, the company is headquartered in Germany and provides a range of products including power generation technology, communications systems, industrial automation, lighting, and medical technology.
As a global leader in innovative electrical equipment, Siemens manufactures a wide range of breakers and electrical components suitable for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. Siemens offers electrical panels, motor controls, breakers, busway plugs, fusible switches, pullouts, and more, ensuring you have all the necessary parts to complete any job efficiently and affordably.
Siemens' SENTRON portfolio includes Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) designed to meet the advanced requirements of automated buildings and industrial power supply systems, such as those in the automotive and semiconductor industries or data centers. These systems are typically more extensive and complex than those in residential and functional buildings. To prevent electricity and production downtimes and avoid economic losses, coordinated device combinations are essential. SENTRON MCBs protect wires and cables from short circuits and overloads and offer backup protection for switching devices and semiconductors. They are integral to end-to-end protection concepts for industry and infrastructure.
Key strengths and benefits of the SENTRON MCBs include:
- Convenient installation and connection
- Uniform additional components
- Consistent design
- Ergonomically designed devices
In 1953, Siemens was one of the first companies to produce ultrapure silicon for semiconductor components, positioning itself for entry into the microelectronics market. In 1999, Siemens Semiconductors in Munich spun off to become Infineon Technologies AG, a separate legal entity headquartered in Europe. This move was a precursor to listing the company on stock exchanges in late 1999 or early 2000. Until then, Infineon remained a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. With sales of $3.8 billion in fiscal 1998 and over 25,000 employees, Infineon Technologies became the largest high-tech spin-off in European industry. The division's growth from the 19th largest semiconductor manufacturer in 1993 to the 10th largest in 1998 was a key reason for the spin-off. This strategic move created a company with a new identity and dynamic spirit poised for a prosperous future.