Legrand is a Limoges-based company founded in 1860 by Frédéric Legrand.
Legrand is a French industrial group historically based in Limoges in the Limousin region.
In 2011, the firm was the largest global producer of switches and sockets, with 20% of the global market, and in cable management (15% of the global market), generating 75% of its turnover internationally. The group is also expanding its product range in sustainable development and energy saving technologies, and has developed new products for photovoltaic installations and lighting control.