Schneider Electric appoints Mitsumi Distribution as official distributor for its Secure Power solutions in East Africa

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Mitsumi Distribution as an official distributor for its Secure Power solution portfolio in East Africa. This strategic partnership strengthens Schneider Electric’s presence in the region, ensuring its channel partners have greater access to its solutions as demand for data centers and resilient power infrastructure continues to grow.

Headquartered in Kenya and with offices in Pan-Africa and the Middle East, Mitsumi Distribution is a leading technology distributor with almost 30 years of experience, operating in 36 countries and with 45 vendor partnerships spanning enterprise, volume, and telecom distribution.

As a former APC distribution partner, Mitsumi is today a natural fit to drive the expansion of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power portfolio across Africa, which is experiencing rapid digital transformation, such as increased investment in data centers, cloud computing, and enterprise IT solutions. APC was acquired by Schneider Electric in 2007.

Furthermore, key to East Africa’s sustained ICT growth is the provision of reliable power infrastructure, and Schneider Electric’s Secure Power portfolio readily meets this demand with its comprehensive range of products such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cooling solutions, and edge computing infrastructure.

Ratnakar Vandanapu, Business Unit Head, Mitsumi Distribution, comments: “We are excited to expand our partnership with Schneider Electric, bringing industry-leading Secure Power solutions to the East African channel marketplace. Our deep market expertise, strong logistical capabilities, and established relationships with over 3200 reseller partners make us well-positioned to support the growing need for reliable power solutions in the region.”

Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, adds: “Schneider Electric is committed to enabling the digital transformation of East Africa through sustainable and resilient power solutions. 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 Distribution is proud to bring its extensive expertise and value-added services to the East African market in driving growth and innovation in the region. With deep marketing know-how, the company offers comprehensive market analysis and competitive positioning strategies to help partners thrive in logistical support, ensuring seamless end-to-end operations, including warehousing and rapid stock movement across multiple geographies. Mitsumi also leads in business development through partner recruitment, pipeline management, and strategic channel expansion. Clients benefit from a suite of tailored support services such as next-day delivery, ex-warehouse options, and customized credit solutions. Dedicated product teams provide focused support across key market segments, including small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, and government sectors, ensuring optimal service delivery and market alignment.

With a modern 100,000-square-foot logistics facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and a growing network of over 3,200 partners, Mitsumi Distribution is well-equipped to enhance the availability and deployment of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power solutions across East Africa.

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