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License to grow business

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Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
  • Europe
Country
  • Greece
Product
  • SM6 switchgear
  • EcoStruxure
Tech Stack
  • IoT
  • Cloud
  • Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Revenue Growth
  • Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries
  • Electronics
  • Utilities
Applicable Functions
  • Discrete Manufacturing
  • Procurement
Use Cases
  • Manufacturing System Automation
  • Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence
Services
  • Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
  • Data Science Services
About The Customer
Kafkas is a Greek retailer and panel builder that was founded in 1975. It has expanded from one store to 67 currently. In 2006, after an acquisition, Kafkas established a low voltage panel building operation. A few years later, in 2014, the company was ready to expand into medium voltage panels and was looking for reliable partners to succeed. The company manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year, gaining a foothold in the sector and growing its business with new, critical projects. The company has recently opened its first retail store outside of Greece (in Cyprus) and is starting to take on large industrial projects such as for the marine industry or electric utilities.
The Challenge
Kafkas, a Greek retailer and panel builder, was looking to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment. The company was in search of a reliable partner with a product that was well-known in the Greek market and could provide comprehensive support. The company reached out to Schneider Electric and acquired a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. The SM6 switchgear was already known on the local market, which made the choice of the partner easier.
The Solution
Schneider Electric provided Kafkas with a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. As a licensed Schneider Electric panel builder, Kafkas has access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications. It can also take advantage of platforms that can help the company grow. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, an open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform, was also deployed. EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for customers. It leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity to deliver Innovation at Every Level including Connected Products, Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics & Services.
Operational Impact
  • Kafkas was able to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment.
  • The company gained access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications.
  • Kafkas was able to leverage Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Kafkas manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year.
  • The company has expanded from one store to 67 currently.
  • EcoStruxure has been deployed in 450,000+ installations, connecting over 1 billion devices.

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