With the acquisition of Sheffield, UK-based Power Control, a provider of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), Legrand has bolstered its position in the UK’s critical power sector. Power Control already has Legrand’s own UPS solutions available in its broad product line. The acquisition is the most recent step in Legrand’s growth plan, which aims to expand market share across several geographies and new technological areas.
“We want to develop our presence in the UK within the critical power and UPS vertical markets,” said Pascal Stutz, CEO at Legrand UK & Ireland. “Power Control has a long and successful history in the UK, making it a fantastic opportunity to help us realize our growth ambitions.”
The acquisition would allow Power Control and Legrand to help clients ensure that they have the right UPS and other mission critical power solutions in place to meet potential supply volatility over the upcoming months.
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“As part of the Legrand Group, we see a major opportunity to leverage the company’s considerable, globally-gained expertise to broaden our opportunities,” said Tom Nicholson, Managing Director at Power Control. “It will allow us to work on new projects across an array of sectors, including data center, healthcare and building management, where continuity of mission critical power supply is crucial.”
“Being part of a large-scale, international group will undoubtedly help us continue to meet the demands of our customers,” added Mr. Nicholson. “Whilst giving them added peace of mind – covering everything from sales, installation and commissioning through to after-sales support and service.”
“Customers want to ensure that their UPS is in good condition and those that don’t have a backup solution may be thinking that it is the right time to invest. There is also an ever-increasing focus on energy efficient UPS solutions, with customers already asking us if UPS technology can help them manage their energy usage and power grid interaction,” added Mr. Nicholson. “When you add in the interest of different technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, and local, renewable energy supplies, Power Control is helping customers thanks to our innovative solutions. For example, we’ve recently integrated a UPS with hydrogen fuel cells, and we see the demand for this type of solution only increasing.”
“Power Control’s track record speaks for itself,” added Pascal Stutz. “In terms of the UPS/hydrogen fuel cell solution, we think there’s great potential to explore ways in which we can expand this technology, both in the UK and across other geographies. It also ties into Legrand’s approach to sustainability, supporting customers as they look to meet Net Zero targets.”
