Left: Schneider Electric Kenya CEO Efeanyi Odoh; Right Ratnakar Vandanapu, during the official signing at Hyatt Regency Nairobi, Kenya./PHOTO: HANDOUT
Schneider Electric has named Mitsumi Distribution as its official distributor for Secure Power solutions in East Africa.
The move is part of Schneider Electric’s plan to expand its presence in the region. It comes as demand rises for data centres and resilient power infrastructure.
Mitsumi Distribution is based in Kenya. It operates in 36 countries and works with 45 technology vendors.
The company has nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise, volume, and telecom distribution.
“Mitsumi is today a natural fit to drive the expansion of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power portfolio across Africa,” the company said.
Schneider Electric acquired APC, a former Mitsumi distribution partner, in 2007.
East Africa’s growing ICT sector relies on reliable power. Schneider Electric’s Secure Power range includes uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cooling solutions, and edge computing infrastructure.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with Schneider Electric,” said Ratnakar Vandanapu, Business Unit Head at Mitsumi Distribution.
“Our deep market expertise, strong logistical capabilities, and established relationships with over 3,200 reseller partners make us well-positioned to support the growing need for reliable power solutions in the region.”
Ben Selier, Vice President for Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, added: “Partnering with Mitsumi Distribution allows us to efficiently serve customers in the region with our innovative Secure Power portfolio, ensuring uptime and business continuity for critical infrastructures.”
Mitsumi said it brings value-added services and market insight to help partners grow. The firm supports end-to-end logistics, next-day delivery, and custom credit options.
With a 100,000-square-foot logistics hub in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and a network of over 3,200 partners, Mitsumi aims to boost availability and reach for Schneider Electric’s solutions in East Africa.
