Electrical manufacturer, Legrand, is to enter the UK assisted living and healthcare sectors following the acquisition of North East-based manufacturer, Tynetec.
Tony Greig, chief executive of Legrand Electric, said: “This acquisition builds on our UK electrical and mechanical capabilities by adding a strong and integrated electronic and services adjunct. The creation of a fourth business unit dedicated to healthcare and assisted living complements our existing Wiring Device, Power Distribution, and Cable Management offerings. It will open up opportunities to add products from Legrand’s portfolio to Tynetec’s advanced range of warden call systems, telecare and telehealth solutions, and access control systems, along with Tynetec’s Aid Call wireless nurse call systems.
“Investment in product development is one of our four core values, with both Legrand and Tynetec investing around five per cent of sales in R&D annually. This acquisition will also enable us to exploit synergies between Tynetec’s electronic products and our own electrical offerings.”
Established 34 years ago, Tynetec has two manufacturing sites in Blyth, Northumberland, complementing Legrand’s manufacturing capabilities in the North East. The company’s Aid Call nurse call business also has offices in Newton Abbott, Devon, and Tynetec provides UK-wide supply, installation, service and maintenance for its products through its national network of approved partners. Tynetec also manufactures the Aid Call wireless nurse call system, ‘a cost-effective solution in all types of healthcare establishments’.
Tynetec’s assisted living range includes the Advent XT Warden call system, and the Reach personal alarm system, ‘enabling the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable, to quickly and securely call for assistance using an integrated pull cord or Touch personal pendant.”
