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Legrand Announces New Facility in York County SC Department of Commerce Published

October 6, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, York County and Legrand today announced that the company will locate its new facility in York County. Legrand, the world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks, is opening its new East Coast Distribution Center in Fort Mill.

The distribution center will begin operation on October 1, 2009 and will distribute many of Legrand’s core electrical distribution and network management products. The Prologis owned facility will employ approximately 185 people both through Legrand and its partner, contract labor vendor, Insource. The facility is located in a region that most effectively meets the shipping needs of Legrand’s customers and where there is an available labor pool that can successfully execute the distribution requirements.

“Insource is excited to partner with Legrand at the Fort Mill Distribution Center,” says Kevin Clark, Vice President with Insource. “Legrand has a clear vision for a best-in-class distribution facility that is highly efficient and flexible, and Insource’s performance-based labor model will help bring that vision to life.”

“Legrand is a leader in the creation of products and systems for electrical installations and information networks. The company’s decision to locate its new distribution facility in South Carolina is a strong testament that our state’s excellent market access, business-friendly climate and skilled workforce are working to attract investment and create new job opportunities. We welcome Legrand to the state’s business community and look forward to long and mutually beneficial relationship,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.

Mr. Buddy Motz, Chairman of York County Council said, “Legrand’s decision to invest in York County has created another opportunity for us to showcase our advantages for new and expanding business operations including an excellent workforce, efficient transportation system and great overall quality of life. We welcome this industry leader and the much-needed jobs they bring.”
Legrand is looking forward to working within the community and creating a center of distribution excellence.

About The Legrand Group
Legrand is the global leader in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks where people live and work. Employing over 30,000 people worldwide, Legrand reported net sales exceeding $5.8 billion in 2008. The company holds over 5,000 active patents, with nearly 170,000 catalog items divided into 95 product families. Legrand has a strong presence in the North American market, with a portfolio of products that includes Cablofil, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass & Seymour, Vantage, Watt Stopper and Wiremold. The company is actively expanding its market divisions that include Electrical Wiring Systems, Home Systems, Lighting Controls and Commercial Datacom. Committed to providing a steady flow of innovative new products with high added value, Legrand invests 4-5% of sales in R&D. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for suppliers worldwide. Innovation for a steady flow of new products with high added value is a prime vector for growth. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the SBF120, FTSE4Good and MSCI World (ISIN code FR0010307819).

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