miscellaneous devices, fax machines/printers, notebook batteries, and uninterruptible power supply batteries and upgrades. The company also provides surge suppressors, power conditioning equipment, power management software, and DC power systems, as well as precision cooling equipment, and professional and consulting services. Its products applications areas include home/home offices, business networks, access provider networks, and data centers and facilities. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in West Kingston, Rhode Island. It has sales offices in the United States and internationally, as well as manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, the Philippines, China, India, and Brazil. As of February 14, 2007, American Power Conversion Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Schneider Electric S.A.