Legrand continues to strengthen its position in the data center market through strategic acquisitions. Recently, the company announced the acquisition of three companies: Davenham, VASS, and Netrack, enhancing its capabilities in low-voltage power distribution systems, busbars, and server/network racks respectively.
Davenham Legrand Acquisition
Davenham, based in Dublin, specializes in low-voltage power distribution systems. Their expertise includes protection, switching, metering, and energy distribution, making them a leader in this segment. With an annual revenue of approximately €120 million, Davenham enhances Legrand’s footprint in Europe and the United States.
Acquisition highlights:
Specialty: Low-voltage power distribution systems
Location: Dublin
Revenue: €120 million
Impact: Strengthens presence in Europe and the US
VASS Legrand Acquisition
VASS, headquartered near Sydney, Australia, is a prominent player in the busbar manufacturing industry. Busbars are essential for efficient power distribution in data centers, and VASS’s strong position in the Asia-Pacific region, with nearly €10 million in annual revenue, significantly boosts Legrand’s offerings in this critical market.
Acquisition highlights:
Specialty: Busbars for data centers
Location: Near Sydney, Australia
Revenue: €10 million
Impact: Expands reach in the Asia-Pacific region
Netrack Legrand Acquisition
Netrack, located in Bangalore, India, is a renowned manufacturer of server and network racks. These products are crucial for organizing and securing IT equipment in data centers. With an annual revenue of €10 million, Netrack strengthens Legrand’s portfolio and presence in the data center infrastructure market.
Acquisition highlights:
Specialty: Server and network rack manufacturing
Location: Bangalore, India
Revenue: €10 million
Impact: Enhances offerings in data centers
Legrand’s CEO, Benoît Coquart, remarked, “We are very pleased to announce these investments in areas that are at the heart of buoyant trends (connected solutions, datacenters) and as such, of our growth acceleration strategy. We are also excited to work with the teams of these industry-leading companies.”
These acquisitions reflect Legrand’s commitment to expanding its portfolio in the data center sector, which represented 15% of the Group’s revenue in 2023. The company’s focus on both ‘white’ and ‘grey’ space solutions underscores its comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of modern data centers.
