Legrand S.A. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Limoges, France. The company is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Legrand provides a comprehensive range of products and solutions tailored for commercial, residential, and industrial markets. The company provides solutions ranging from protection, lighting control and connection, home and building automation, and communications to industrial products. It operates in the US, Canada, Latin America, Asia, France, Italy, other European countries with a global workforce of more than 38,000 as on December 2018.
Legrand S.A. is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure. The company has a strong product portfolio pertaining to the lighting control system market. This enables the company to maintain its leading position in the market. The company focuses on growth strategies such as acquisitions, partnerships, and product launches. For instance, in December 2018, the company acquired Kenall, a leading manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient, and sustainable specification-grade lighting and control solutions.
To gain a competitive edge, Legrand could focus on energy-efficient smart lighting systems to cater to residential applications. Rapid infrastructure growth in APAC and improved lifestyle could create ample opportunities for Legrand to expand its business in developing countries of APAC, and hence it can consider offering cost-efficient smart lighting solutions in this region.