Legrand to Acquire Pinnacle Architectural Lighting

Pinnacle Lighting

April 18, 2016

Legrand, North America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pinnacle Architectural Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting fixtures and architectural systems for commercial, educational, and healthcare applications.

“Advancements in digital lighting technology is changing how we light and control spaces,” says John Selldorff, CEO, Legrand, North & Central America. “With the acquisition of Pinnacle, Legrand expands its ability to bring innovative, attractive, and solution-oriented products that meet customers’ evolving needs. Pinnacle’s attention to design and service, customer focus, and technology innovation align perfectly with Legrand’s strategic market approach.”

Legrand has strong market positions in lighting control and lighting in segments related to the electrical infrastructure of the building in many countries worldwide. The addition of Pinnacle’s products and expertise will expand Legrand, North America’s lighting and building control capabilities, establishing it as a major provider of architectural lighting. This market continues to grow as digital technology transforms product offerings, while lighting designers and specifiers drive demand for more innovative and contemporary lighting solutions.

Pinnacle’s best-in-class solutions combined with Legrand, North America’s technologies and capabilities in controls, networking, design, and user experience will foster more differentiated lighting products that are architecturally designed and meet stringent code requirements.

Legrand and Pinnacle expect to complete the transaction within the next two months, upon fulfillment of closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. Visit www.legrand.us for more information.

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