Mission Critical Electronics has acquired developer, manufacturer, and marketer of advanced power electronic products and systems for the mobile power markets, operating under the brand Xantrex. This company was part of the solar activity of Schneider Electric. Financial details of the transaction are not disclosed.

Mission Critical Electronics designs, manufactures, and distributes electronic power products that fit a variety of mission critical applications in emergency and specialty vehicles, marine, public safety, wireless networks, industrial power, mobile communications, and mobile computing.

“This is a very exciting juncture for Xantrex.  Joining forces with MCE - who are as passionate about high quality vehicle and marine power solutions as we are - is sure to deliver tremendous value for our customers, suppliers, and other business partners.  I am excited at the opportunities this will generate to accelerate our combined growth, the career possibilities for employees and our shared top priority of satisfying our customers.” said Richard Gaudet, Xantrex VP and general manager.