The Cramlington base was first announced in 2024 with the expectation it would create 200 new jobs
Legrand has opened its new North East centre of excellence.(Image: Legrand)
European manufacturing giant Legrand has launched a new electronics base in Northumberland which is expected to create scores of new jobs.
The group initially revealed plans to open a new North East base back in 2024, as part of a strategy to set itself up closer to the region’s growing offshore renewable energy cluster. The new base is designed to supplement its existing UK sites, including its Birmingham head office and bases in Wembley, Scarborough and Consett.
Construction started in 2024 on a 43,000 sqft facility in Cramlington, with 200 new jobs to be created. Legrand UK & Ireland has now opened the electronics manufacturing facility at Nelson Park, which directors said establishes a new centre of excellence for the Legrand Group in Europe.
The site is home to Legrand’s CP Electronics lighting controls and Legrand Care brands, positioned close to the North East’s growing clean energy sector and skilled workforce. The new manufacturing site will extend Legrand’s presence in the UK, which spans more than 40 years.
The company said it has been designed and built with net zero principles at its core, and that the facility is entirely gas-free. An air source heat pump system provides heating and cooling across the site. It is also fitted with a rooftop solar PV array with an installed capacity of 163 kilowatt-peak, expected to generate close to 128,000 kWh annually, significantly reducing reliance on grid electricity.
Inside Legrand’s Cramlington base.(Image: Legrand)
The site also incorporates EV charging infrastructure, sustainable drainage, permeable paving and high-performance insulation.
The facility has also been equipped with Legrand’s own products where possible, including its Linea 5000 door entry panels, cable management solutions and digital energy metering technology. Bosses said the systems contribute to the site’s connectivity and energy efficiency while serving as a working showcase for the company’s product portfolio.
Paolo Murdocca, COO at Legrand UK & Ireland, said: “This facility represents a significant milestone for Legrand in the UK. We have built a site that not only strengthens our manufacturing capability but also reflects the standards we set for our customers.
“Cramlington gives us a modern, sustainable base from which to grow our CP Electronics and Legrand Care brands, and it demonstrates that high-quality electronics manufacturing and genuine environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. The North East offers exactly the skills and supply chain we need, and we are proud to be investing here for the long term.”
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