# Legrand North and Central America to acquire Universal Electric Corporation

Legrand, North and Central America entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Electric Corporation (UEC), a global leader in flexible power distribution systems and manufacturer of STARLINE and U-S Safety Trolley products. The acquisition will enhance Legrand's data center power capabilities.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-02-19
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: power distribution systems, STARLINE products, U-S Safety Trolley products
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Legrand](https://endata.com/companies/19746.md) (acquirer)
- [Universal Electric Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/37433.md) (target)

## Sources

- [legrand.us](https://www.legrand.us/about-us/newsroom/press/legrand-to-acquire-uec), 2019-02-19: "Legrand, North and Central America announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Electric Corporation."
- [legrand.com](https://www.legrand.com/en/news/legrand-pursues-expansion-digital-infrastructures-purchase-universal-electric-corporation), 2019-02-19: "They round out Legrand’s data center offering, thus positioning the Group to offer comprehensive solutions to infrastructure needs in white rooms."

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