Latest news for Legrand 
Legrand is the first to respond to regulation changes(01/02/2012)
Legrand responded first to an amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations that means the vast majority of metallic cable trunking systems are no longer suitable for use with single insulated (non-sheathed) cables. BS7671: 2008 – Amendment No. 1: 2011 came into force for all new designs on January 1st, 2012 and Section 521.10.1 stipulates the need for trunking to deliver IPXXD or IP4X protection when used with single insulated (non-sheathe... [more]
LEGRAND PRODUCTS GET TOP MARKS FROM BARNSLEY SCHOOLS(16/01/2012)
Five new Advanced Learning Centres (ALCs) in and around Barnsley in South Yorkshire chose to use wiring device products from Legrand for their electrical installation. Amongst the products selected for the project were Synergy white, grid and metal clad switches and sockets, Tenby rapid earth clamps, Hypra and Tempra sockets and plugs. Legrand won the specification after a competitive tender process, which saw the company highlight the qual... [more]
LEGRAND offers CPD course (29/12/2011)
Legrand’s power distribution division has been granted accreditation for two new CPD courses focused on the busbar versus cable debate and a guide to specifying medium voltage transformers. The courses, which can be delivered at Legrand’s customer training centre in Birmingham or taken directly to a client, are part of the company’s long standing commitment to deliver added value and are aimed at fully educating the market about two key produ... [more]
Legrand's Atlantic-E range of steel enclosures significantly improve installation speed(14/11/2011)
Legrand's Atlantic-E range of steel enclosures is available in 27 sizes ranging from 300x200x150mm to 1200x800x300mm (HxWxD), offers IP66 weatherproof protection against water and dust, and has the maximum IK rating against mechanical impact of IK10. The new enclosures are supplied ready to use with a removable plain mounting plate and feature a wide selection of time saving accessories that include Cabstop plates for fast direct cable entry,... [more]
Legrand adds features to its range of Plexo IP65 enclosures(31/10/2011)
Legrand has enhanced its range of Plexo IP65 enclosures, with key enhancements to the new Plexo3 range that include: UV treatment to guarantee IP65 protection for applications in damp locations Shock-resistant polystyrene to improve impact resistance and ensure IK09 protection A flush mounted handle for better shock protection A double closing point to give a better seal A key operated lock for improved security Legrand believes these enh... [more]
Legrand showcases Swifts cable ladder and cable tray ranges at Offshore Europe 2011(20/09/2011)
At Offshore Europe 2011, Legrand exhibited its Swifts cable ladder and cable tray ranges and launched a brand new cable ladder technical product guide. Legrand’s Swifts cable ladder and cable tray systems are designed for use in installations that demand hard wearing and long lasting solutions. They are available in a variety of different types, from medium duty through to extra heavy-duty and can be supplied in a number of different finishes... [more]
Legrand cable management solution installed at Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium(12/09/2011)
The Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion’s new 22,500 capacity stadium, was built with efficiency and economy of operation being key to its long term viability and has become one of the first stadia in the UK to receive a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating. This was achieved through various means, including minimising construction traffic disruption by relocating spoil locally for the remediation and improvement of the adjacent arable fields, minimising C... [more]
Legrand offers free training for Arteor wiring device and home automation range(26/07/2011)
Legrand has already helped more than 200 contractors, installers and system integrators get to grips with its Arteor wiring device and home automation range. The free courses offered by Legrand include lighting, sound and temperature control, all of which are based on the SCS 2 wire BUS protocol, plus ZigBee Radio as a standalone offer, and the total integration of SCS with ZigBee products. They are all delivered at the company’s Birmingham HQ, a... [more]
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