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Legrand’s comprehensive range of modular electrical equipment and wiring accessories has been extended to include new flush-mounting distribution cabinets, which ensure optimum efficiency, enhanced aesthetics and absolute safety in any application. “These new stylish Practibox flush-mounting distribution cabinets have a modern white finish and clear windows,” says Luk Ivens, general manager, Legrand Southern Africa. “These distribution cabinets conform with IEC 439-3 standards and are IK 07 and Class II rated. These units have an IP 40 index protection rating with the door fitted as a guard ag...

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...

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...

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...