Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Since 1860
Legrand is a French company founded in 1860 that makes electrical and digital building infrastructure, including switches, circuit breakers, cable management systems, lighting, and electric vehicle chargers. It is headquartered in France, employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, and reports revenue of $10B or more (estimated band). It is publicly traded and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, and data center industries. In 2026 it announced two acquisitions in the data center sector, according to its own announcements.
Legrand at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1860
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
13017
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
13017
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Legrand.
What this tells a buyer
Legrand's most recent reported development is its results for the first nine months of 2026, published on November 5, 2026, according to Business Wire.
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its catalog reportedly includes more than 300,000 items.
Legrand reports operations in about 90 countries with sales in 180 countries, and it is publicly traded.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
166 years in operation (founded 1860).
13,017 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Legrand is a French company founded in 1860 that makes electrical and digital building infrastructure, including switches, circuit breakers, cable management systems, lighting, and electric vehicle chargers. It is headquartered in France, employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, and reports revenue of $10B or more (estimated band). It is publicly traded and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, and data center industries. In 2026 it announced two acquisitions in the data center sector, according to its own announcements.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1860 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Legrand makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its catalog reportedly includes more than 300,000 items.
Certifications
Legrand is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — legrand.co.uk
ISO 45001 — legrand.co.uk
ISO 9001 — legrand.us
Trade and customs footprint
Legrand's most recent reported development is its results for the first nine months of 2026, published on November 5, 2026, according to Business Wire. US customs bill-of-lading records list 13017 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Legrand: Results for the First Nine Months of 2026 (businesswire.com)
2026-06-03 — Montbard. Legrand pose la première pierre d’un investissement de 25,5 millions d’euros (bienpublic.com)
2026-05-20 — Legrand announces the acquisition of SRS Power Engineerin... - Legrand (legrand.com)
2026-04-01 — Legrand announces 2 acquisitions in datacenters, with Key... - Legrand (legrand.com)
2026-02-10 — French industrial giant Legrand to invest in Estonian expansion — Invest in Estonia (investinestonia.com)
2026-01-21 — Legrand inaugurates one of its largest global manufacturing plants in Nashik - The HinduBusinessLine (thehindubusinessline.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Egypt — legrand.com.eg
Company details
Legrand reports operations in about 90 countries with sales in 180 countries, and it is publicly traded. Legrand was founded in 1860, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 166 years in operation (founded 1860). 13,017 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Legrand make?
Legrand is a French company founded in 1860 that makes electrical and digital building infrastructure, including switches, circuit breakers, cable management systems, lighting, and electric vehicle chargers. It is headquartered in France, employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, and reports revenue of $10B or more (estimated band). It is publicly traded and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, and data center industries. In 2026 it announced two acquisitions in the data center sector, according to its own announcements.
When was Legrand founded?
Legrand was founded in 1860.
How big is Legrand?
Legrand has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Legrand hold?
Legrand lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Legrand import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 13017 inbound shipments for Legrand, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Vietnam.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 877-295-3472
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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