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The Legrand Group Award

The Legrand Group was awarded the coveted ‘responsible supplier relations’ mark of approval at the end of last year. “Legrand is one of the first four companies in France to be granted this mark, which identifies organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to balanced and sustainable supplier relationships,” says Luk Ivens, general manager, Legrand Southern Africa. “This award reflects the Group’s sustainable development strategy, in which one of the aims is to involve suppliers in its sustainable development approach. This is achieved through greater acknowledgement of social and en...
Published - 03/01/2013

Legrand Zucchini busbars

Legrand Zucchini busbars, designed for the safe and efficient distribution of electricity, have recently been installed at the new Prime Plaza commercial office development in Gaborone, Botswana. “This new city centre building, with a reputation as the ‘greenest office development in Botswana,’ will ultimately consist of three buildings, with a total construction area of 11 180 m²,” says Luk Ivens, general manager, Legrand South Africa. “Legrand is proud to be part of this prestigious installation – an important new landmark in Africa. “What’s important about Legrand’s Zucchini busbar system i...
Published - 13/09/2012

Legrand continues to expand in digital infrastructures

Legrand continues to expand in digital infrastructures by acquiring Aegide in the Netherlands – Legrand announces the acquisition of Aegide, market leader in VDI (Voice, Data, Image) cabinets for data centers in the Netherlands and a front-running European contender in this market – Legrand thus strengthens its positions in the fast-growing digital infrastructure segment After purchasing Electrorack in the US, Legrand is pursuing its development in the data-center market and today announced the acquisition of Aegide, one of the major European contenders in data-center racks and cabinets. Aegid...
Published - 23/02/2012