Official inauguration of Legrand offices in Cotonou
On November 5, 2022, Marc VIZY, French Ambassador to Benin, took part in the inauguration of the new premises of the French Legrand Group's Cotonou subsidiary. The event was attended by Benoît COQUART, Group Managing Director, Jean-Luc CARTET, Director of the Asia, Pacific, Middle East, Africa and South America zone, Jean-Marc GAUTIER, Director of the Africa and Overseas zone, and Hervé-Carlos HINVI, Head of the West Africa zone.
"Nous sommes très honorés et fiers d’avoir mené à terme ce projet d’ouverture de la filiale Bénin-Togo en cette fin d’année 2022. Ces deux marchés représentent d’importants leviers de croissance pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et nous sommes résolument engagés à renforcer l’accompagnement du marché béninois dans sa révolution immobilière et numérique avec nos offres résidentielles et tertiaires mais aussi nos solutions complètes d’efficacité énergétique et de continuité de service", a indiqué Hervé-Carlos Hinvi, responsable de la zone Afrique de l’Ouest.
A stronger presence in West Africa to serve local infrastructures
The inauguration of Legrand's new offices in Cotonou, Benin, marks an important milestone for both the company and the country. By choosing to locate this subsidiary in the country's economic capital, Legrand, a global player in electrical and digital infrastructures, confirms its determination to strengthen its presence on the African continent over the long term.
Beyond international development, the opening of this new entity is part of Legrand's more global strategy and reflects the company's ambition to facilitate and improve access to quality, reliable and high-performance electrical solutions, while actively supporting the development and modernization of local infrastructures.
Legrand, a player committed to the region's growth and economic development
The inauguration was an opportunity to underline Legrand's commitment to innovation, sustainability and economic development in West Africa. Many local partners, government authorities and employees were present at the ceremony to mark this important milestone.
In addition to promoting sustainable technologies, this opening should also boost employment and offer new business opportunities in the region, thanks to the provision of equipment and services tailored to local needs.
This investment shows how much Legrand believes in the region's economic growth and wants to actively contribute to it, particularly in the fields of electricity, networks and intelligent building solutions.
IEE invited by Legrand to inaugurate Cotonou office
IEE was honored to be invited by LEGRAND teams to the opening of their new office in BENIN. Close proximity to their customers to be as close as possible to their projects.
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