Legrand is a French multinational company and a global leader in the manufacture of electrical and digital infrastructure solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Limoges, France, the company operates in more than 180 countries through an extensive network of subsidiaries and partners. Today, Legrand employs more than 39,600 people worldwide and offers over 300,000 products across dozens of internationally recognized brands.
Legrand’s core mission is to improve people’s quality of life by developing intelligent, safe, and energy-efficient solutions for power distribution, lighting control, communication networks, and building automation. The company invests heavily in research and development and is recognized as one of the leading innovators in connected (IoT) buildings, data centers, and energy efficiency.
History
The history of Legrand began in 1865 with the establishment of a porcelain factory in Limoges, France. In 1904, the company was acquired by Frédéric Legrand, whose name later became the company’s official name. Thanks to the excellent insulating properties of porcelain, the company gradually shifted its production toward electrical components and, during the first half of the 20th century, became a manufacturer of electrical wiring devices.
After 1949, Legrand focused entirely on electrical products and began an active international expansion. Over the following decades, the company built a global presence through numerous strategic acquisitions, including BTicino, Wiremold, Ortronics, Cablofil, Server Technology, Raritan, and many other specialized manufacturers. Today, Legrand is one of the world’s largest providers of electrical and digital building infrastructure solutions.
Key milestones in the company’s development include:
1865 – Establishment of a porcelain factory in Limoges.
1904 – Acquisition by Frédéric Legrand.
1919 – Beginning of electrical wiring device manufacturing.
1949 – Full specialization in electrical products.
1970 – Listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
1989 – Acquisition of the Italian company BTicino.
2000 – Acquisition of Wiremold in the United States.
2006 – Relisted on Euronext Paris.
2015 – Launch of the Eliot program for IoT smart building solutions.
Today – A global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures.
Product range
Legrand offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the electrical industry, covering solutions for power distribution, building automation, communication networks, and data centers.
Wiring devices
The company manufactures a wide range of products for electrical installations, including:
Switches
Power outlets
USB outlets
Dimmers
Electrical mechanisms
Decorative ranges for interior design
Protection and distribution equipment
Legrand provides solutions for the protection and management of electrical installations, including:
Circuit breakers
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Distribution boards
Modular equipment
Surge protection devices
Power distribution management systems
Cable management systems
The portfolio includes a wide range of cable infrastructure solutions, such as:
Cable trays
Cable trunking systems
Busbar trunking systems
Floor boxes
Cable management solutions
Structured cabling and data centers
Legrand develops high-performance solutions for IT infrastructure, including:
Data center cabinets
Structured cabling systems
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
KVM solutions
Intelligent infrastructure management
Cooling and monitoring systems
Smart building solutions
The company offers advanced building automation and management systems, including:
