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Legrand boosts its Data Centre portfolio, acquiring Computer Room Solutions (CRS)
Legrand has acquired CRS, strengthening its Data Centre portfolio and supporting its ANZ growth strategy with its fourth acquisition in 18 months.
Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, announces the acquisition of Computer Room Solutions (CRS), a leader in Data Centre infrastructure.
With close to 20 years in operation, CRS is a premier player in the design, development and commissioning of data centre infrastructure. CRS reported sales close to AU$50 million in FY24, providing a range of solutions and services in the data centre white space including structural ceilings, hot & cold aisle containment, mech walls, security caging and server racks and cabinets. CRS solutions are complementary to Legrand’s existing data centre portfolio, while also introducing new innovative offerings to the Group’s product suite.
Headquartered in Mascot, Sydney with manufacturing facilities located in Melbourne, CRS has a dedicated local manufacturing presence and a team of close to 80 people. CRS’ local design and manufacturing capabilities provide significant efficiencies for its customers in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in Southeast Asia and India.
The CRS announcement demonstrates Legrand’s ambition in the data centre vertical, which now represents 20% of the Group’s proforma revenue. This is the 3rd acquisition in the ANZ data centre space, after Mechanical Support Systems (MSS) and VASS.
MD & CEO of Legrand ANZ, Palash Nandy said;
“The acquisition of Computer Room Solutions highlights our steadfast commitment to the ANZ market and our development model in terms of targeted acquisitions that align with our core business segments, including data centres. Legrand is looking forward to working with CRS, with the relationship seeing a new suite of solutions being injected into our already robust data centre portfolio for our customers.
CRS' white space offerings and local manufacturing capabilities complement Legrand's portfolio, while demonstrating our confidence in the market's future development opportunities.”
Partnering with Legrand was a logical next step for CRS to grow its data centre offering and increase its market presence. Strong relationships, along with a shared commitment to innovation and local manufacturing, will create mutual benefits to both companies, while also providing Australian and Asia-Pacific customers with reliable regional solutions and faster turnaround times.
Source: Legrand
