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Innovation is the driving force behind the economic and social development of large and small companies, and their customers.
With increased investment in R&D (4.8% of sales in 2009 as against 4.4% in 2008), Legrand is maintaining a positive innovation process and a high rate of launches of new ranges.
1800 people work in Legrand group’s engineering and design offices devising, inventing and developing the solutions of tomorrow.
Innovation: a positive process at the heart of our operation
To underline still further the constant presence of innovation, Legrand has created an innovation centre responsible for leading a process of constant anticipation of needs followed by support for projects in the development of their innovations. An effective, lasting way of stimulating the spirit of innovation - an essential value for the Legrand group - within all the teams, whether they are involved in marketing, development, industrial processes or sales .
Technological innovation: a key development area for Legrand
With more than 4500 active patents, the Legrand group is well-known for its innovation: the universal media socket, the circuit breaker with automatic reset, and more recently the fast connection high performance RJ45 socket. Legrand is focussing its efforts on smart building management, electrical installation functions, the user interfaces of products and their ease of use.
From the simple universal dimmer to the most sophisticated home automation systems using the zigbee or SCS bus technologies, the Arteor wiring accessory range has been devised to be international, to meet the requirements of architects and investors who are constantly on the lookout for new ideas and technological innovations.
The home can be controlled more and more easily from a smartphone or a computer using interfaces that can be customised to the needs, preferences and way of life of the user. With the IMyhome application for Iphone, it is now easy to control automatic watering, lighting or video-surveillance of the home remotely.
Innovation for sustainable development and energy performance
Innovation means acting today to prepare for profitable, long-term and responsible growth tomorrow. In other words, it means combining long-term performance with protection of the environment and enhancement of human assets.
Lighting control systems can provide up to 55% savings on lighting consumption in a commercial sector building.
Legrand offers all the solutions for connecting solar panels, so that this new renewable energy can take its proper place in our everyday life.
Innovation through partnership
Because innovation often emerges through contact with others, exchanges of ideas and working together, Legrand is intensifying the development of partnerships, whether these are in the R&D or industrial fields, for example.
So, in the search for new solutions for assistance with independent living, Legrand is a partner in numerous French and European initiatives.
