Pass & Seymour/Legrand Earns Award for Excellence in Electrician Training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (August 27, 2008) - Pass & Seymour/Legrand, a leading provider of electrical wiring devices and home systems, has been recognized by the executive director of the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) as one of 10 industry leaders to achieve the Training Partner Platinum Level Award. Sister company Wiremold/Legrand earned the same distinction.
The NJATC honored the two Legrand North America manufacturers for upholding current and adaptive training programs for IBEW/NECA workers.
"Our training curriculum includes instruction on the best and most productive wiring methods, current information on Code changes and efficiency tactics to keep projects on time and under budget," said Steve Rood, senior product line manager at P&S. "As one of the leading NJATC Training Partners, P&S is proud to support the National Training Institute's commitment to creating an expert workforce."
The awards were presented during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 19th annual National Training Institute (NTI) trade show in Knoxville, Tenn.
Pass & Seymour/Legrand is a leading provider of electrical wiring devices, accessories and home systems in North America. For more information, call 1-800-776-4035 or visit passandseymour.com.
Legrand is the global specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks where people live and work. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for suppliers worldwide.
Innovation for a steady flow of new products with high added value is a prime vector for growth. Backed by sound business and financial structures, Legrand is actively expanding its presence in fast-growing geographical zones and market segments that include lighting controls, energy savings and home automation, through a sustained stream of targeted, self-financed acquisitions and other initiatives. In 2007 Legrand employed 35,000 people around the globe and reported sales of Euros4.1billion, including 25% in emerging markets. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the SBF120, FTSE4Good and MSCI World (ISIN code FR0010307819). www.legrandelectric.com
CONTACT: Carri Gregorski
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Syracuse, NY 13204
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