wiredInUSA February 2018

Strategic acquisition

Structured cabling

Legrand, a specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has launched its new structured cabling system, LCS3. LCS3 is a comprehensive range of both copper and fiber optic cabling to meet the challenge of rising data volumes exchanged in buildings, the proliferation of networks, and the need for higher data speeds. LCS3 is said to represent a major upgrade of Legrand’s structured cabling offer, enabling increased speeds through high category RJ45 connectors and new fiber optic connectors that can provide speeds up to 100GBps. The systemalsooffers modularity via drawers that enable a mix of fiber optic and copper while increasing the number of connection points. New rack servers allow energy optimizing, and both installation and maintenance are said to be easier using a new connector locking system and automatic pull-out sliding cassettes. According to Legrand, LCS3 is equally suitable for the requirements of local area networks and data centers requiring speed, high density, scalability and guaranteed continuity of service. The new structured cabling system LCS3 from Legrand. Photograph courtesy of Legrand

Lapp Group has acquired SKS Automaatio and SKS Connecto of Finland and Poland. “The acquisition of the SKS companies strengthens Lapp’s leading role in cable harnessing and our market position in north-eastern Europe,” said Andreas Lapp, chairman of the board of Lapp Holding. SKS Connecto Oy produces cables and cable harnesses for machine and circuit board constructions as well as in distributor rails. SKS Connecto Polska Sp is another location of the company, specializing in cable harnesses and wire set manufacturing and electrical assemblies. manufactures automation and electrical components from its location in Vantaa, Finland. Along with its broad range of standard products the company offers tailor-made solutions that fit well with Lapp’s future strategy. The contract with the Finnish SKS Group was signed in December 2017. Lapp Group and SKS have been partners for over 50 years. “We share the same culture and management philosophy. I really would like to thank the owner families of SKS Group for our trustful cooperation, and I am looking forward to our future,” said Andreas Lapp. SKS Automaatio Oy

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wiredInUSA - February 2018