New products with greater value-in-use

Over the long term, Legrand devotes around 5% of its sales to research and development. 

This investment ensures a steady flow of new products in line with customer needs. This constant supply of added value maintains the loyalty of installers, specifiers and end-users to the Group's brands.

The main areas of product development are as follows: 

• quality, reliability and safety ; 
• simplicity and speed of installation ; 
• ease of use and intuitive ergonomics; 
• enhanced and difference-making features and value in use (such as remote controls that ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data, voice control, etc.); 
• broadest possible interoperability; 
• ecodesign and decarbonization optimizing the carbon footprint over an entire product lifecycle;
• esthetics and design

Innovations that change lives

Throughout our history, Legrand has introduced any number of pioneering innovations. In France and beyond, some are now used as generic names—Colson clamps and Plexo waterproof switches and sockets, for example. More recently, Legrand launched Drivia with Netatmo, the first smart, connected electrical panel, as well as cutting-edge smart switches with no wires or batteries. In another breakthrough, we pioneered mission-critical lighting systems designed to disinfect sterile environments under the Kenall brand.

Innovating for greater safety and comfort

User expectations change. And for 150 years, we’ve harnessed innovation to meet our customers’ needs, making life more comfortable and secure along the way.

Innovating for increasingly connected buildings

As work and life patterns evolve and become more digitalized, Legrand is responding with new equipment that can meet the growing need for connectivity in buildings.

Innovating to boost energy efficiency

We’re also harnessing innovation to make buildings more energy-efficient. Our offer includes solutions for every type of building—from day-to-day use of smart homes to data centers to commercial spaces and offices. We can help all of them shrink their environmental footprint.

Innovating to break new ground

Every year, Legrand dedicates around 5% of sales revenue to Research & Development. This gives us the resources we need to explore new areas and anticipate emerging needs in buildings. Our Legrand’s Design team also does pioneering exploratory work to create avant-garde concepts in digital and electrical infrastructures.