HPM Legrand, a leading supplier to the electrical industry, has introduced key design and environmental innovations to the Australian market with the launch of its new Legrand Excel Life range, making it the largest range of its kind in the local market.
The offering marks the next generation of the Excel range, which was originally developed by HPM in 1989. It’s also another step in the renewal of the HPM Legrand product portfolio, begun in 2007 with the introduction of Bticino, and since then Linea colour switch covers and the Arteor range of switches and outlets.
With a rollout of 160 products in mid August, followed by hundreds more during the next two years, HPM Legrand has taken full advantage of its expanded R&D capacity. This was made possible by Legrand’s expertise and standing as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of switches and outlets.
“We are offering the Australian installer and end user innovative functions and the latest technology in a contemporary, Australian design style,” Giuseppe Parola, CEO of HPM Legrand said.
Suitable for all types of applications in residential and commercial projects, the Excel Life range features new generation electronic push button switches and all load dimmers with customisable red or blue LED colour; internal safety shutters on all powerpoints; all-in-one rotary switches; 770 module surge protection and time delay switch mechanisms, as well as unique 770 module LED ring kits. As part of its ongoing commitment to Australian manufacturing, part of the range will be manufactured at HPM Legrand’s new Prestons headquarters in western Sydney.
In the new range, the humble rocker switch has undergone a major transformation. It has been upgraded to 16AX (fluoro rated), and it features a new contemporary rounded shape. Illuminated blue LED rocker ring kits can easily be snapped onto the switch mechanism for a quick and easy upgrade. They can be programmed for ‘find-the-light’ applications or to indicate on/off status. It will also appeal to those clients wanting a contemporary high-tech finish.
In an Australian industry first, Excel Life socket outlets have been developed following Legrand’s sustainable development charter and International Standard IEC 62430 2009-02 Edition 1.0.
Borne of a commitment to reduce the environmental impact of its products over the whole life cycle and in response to market demand for more indepth environmental information, Legrand is starting to provide Product Environmental Profiles (PEP), outlining the materials, manufacturing, distribution, usage and end of life product management, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products from cradle to grave. PEPs help contractors and specifiers make more educated decisions and assist them with their project documentation.