April 2009

Good planning helps Ford avoid government aid

Understanding their business, along with solid planning, has helped Ford keep the government at arms length. Ford did a good job of leveraging their assets and is slowly gaining traction while others continue to loose ground.

Take for example the Ford Focus Coupe. Just a year after its introduction, Ford has reinvested in its design to improve the car's appeal, despite actually meeting sales expectations. The result, a better solution and more opportunity for growth.

Automotive suppliers and OEMs can learn a lesson from Ford by challenging the status quo and continuing to investigate ways to build better solutions – even when you are seeing success. Schneider Electric can help you do just that. Let us show you how. Contact us to learn more . > Read the full story.

Product Focus
Tower Lights – When seeing for yourself makes all the difference.

The new Schneider Electric line of Harmony XCV Tower Lights utilize our exclusive Superbright™ LEDs which are 30% brighter than standard LEDs. They also offer pre-wired, one piece construction with five color combinations and integrated buzzer options in 40mm, 60mm and 100 mm diameters. The entire XVC range also meets IP54 (NEMA 12 and 3R) degree of protection.

You save installation time and money with the pre-wired, color coded, one piece construction configuration and eliminate the need to select and wire individual colored lenses, buzzers and lamps. Features include:

• Up to five illuminated signaling units
• Steady light or flashing Superbright™ LEDs
• Available in red, orange, green, blue or clear
• Available with or without an audible buzzer (up to 85 decibels)
• Three screws for base mounting or aluminum support tube with bracket
• IP54 (NEMA 12 and 3R), UL508 Listed, CSA certified and CE marked

> Learn more about the full Harmony signaling solution offer.

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