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Harrisburg, PA, May 30, 2007 - Today On-Q/Legrand, the leader in home systems technology, announced its plan
to expand its sales force with the addition of new leadership in business development
and sales. The expansion will give On-Q/Legrand the ability to continue its
growth in the builder market and low-voltage channels as well as expand into
new markets such as multi-dwelling (MDU) & light commercial.
As part of this development, On-Q/Legrand announced new roles for key leaders
in the company. Jim Devin, founder and Vice President of Sales will take on
the role of Vice President of Business Development. Bob Fallert, Director of
Sales, Eastern U.S./International will become Vice President of Sales, Low
Voltage Channel. A third position, Vice President, Builder Market Development
was also established for which On-Q/Legrand is actively recruiting.
"On-Q/Legrand continuously looks at best practices to align with the market
and our customers' needs. In light of On-Q's tremendous growth, the company
has the ability to dedicate senior level expertise to expand our organization
and provide increased focus and better results for our customers," said Doug
Fikse, President of On-Q/Legrand.
Per this announcement, Legrand North America looks to On-Q/Legrand as the
lead organization to serve low voltage distributors, residential builders & MDU/light
commercial customers by leveraging On-Q home systems and Legrand North American
products.
"We are excited to lead the charge in home systems by coupling On-Q & Legrand
North America lifestyle solutions," continued Fikse. "Jim Devin & Bob Fallert
are proven leaders with the experience to serve our customer and partner needs
and position our team for success."
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ABOUT ON-Q/LEGRAND
Headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, On-Q/Legrand a subsidiary of Legrand North
America and is the leader in creating and marketing integrated entertainment,
communications and comfort systems for the residential home systems market. On-Q's
home technology products are sold and installed through a network of distributors,
dealers and residential builders. The company focuses its developments on
a constant stream of innovation to improve home living. Learn more about
us on the web at www.onqlegrand.com.
ABOUT LEGRAND & LEGRAND NORTH AMERICA
Legrand (www.legrandelectric.com) is one of the principal worldwide specialists
for products and systems for low-voltage, electrical and data network installations.
Legrand provides solutions for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
With more than 130,000 catalog items and a commercial presence in more than
60 countries, the group generated revenues of Euro3.7 billion (approximately
$4.9 billion) in 2006. With a workforce of 31,000 employees and nearly 5
percent of its sales invested in R&D each year, the group focuses its
development on innovation and a regular stream of new, high added-value products.
Legrand North America (LNA) is the North America regional business for Legrand.
Legrand in North America is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and includes
2,400 employees, in seven business groups, across the United States and Canada.
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