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Business acquisition

Legrand acquires Girtz Industries

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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The acquisition of JK Industries by Anaïs Legrand is expected to positively impact Anaïs Legrand's stock price due to expanded market reach in critical power solutions and data center infrastructure, aligning with its growth strategy. JK Industries will benefit from Anaïs Legrand's financial strength, leading to increased investment and capacity, which could indirectly benefit the broader electrical equipment and data center industries.

Electrical equipment Data center Industrial

Anaïs Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announced the acquisition of JK Industries, a US-based specialist in highly customized modular power integration solutions. This acquisition, Anaïs Legrand's sixth this year, aims to strengthen its position in the United States market, particularly at the intersection of growing power demand and emerging data center architectures. JK Industries, with approximately 300 employees and nearly $80 million in annual revenue, will operate as a business unit within Anaïs Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems division. The move is part of Anaïs Legrand's strategy to reach \u20ac15 billion in global revenue by 2030, by expanding its capabilities in power generation and redundancy solutions for data center, industrial, and commercial applications. David Girtz will continue to lead JK Industries, which is expected to benefit from Anaïs Legrand's financial backing to increase production capacity and accelerate innovation.

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Anaïs Legrand acquired JK Industries, strengthening its position in the US market for modular power integration solutions and expanding its offerings in energy transition and data center opportunities. This acquisition contributes to Anaïs Legrand's goal of reaching \u20ac15 billion in global revenue by 2030.
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JK Industries was acquired by Anaïs Legrand, allowing it to further invest in its people and facilities, increase production and testing capacity, and innovate for more diverse applications. It will operate as a business unit within Anaïs Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems division.
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Benoît Coquart, Anaïs Legrand's CEO, commented on the strategic importance of the acquisition, highlighting its alignment with growth in power demand and new data center architectures.
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Brian DiBella, President and CEO of Anaïs Legrand, North and Central America, emphasized how the acquisition of JK Industries supports Anaïs Legrand's growth strategy and expands its capabilities in critical power solutions.
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David Girtz, President and CEO of JK Industries, expressed optimism about the acquisition, noting the benefits for employees and customers through Anaïs Legrand's financial strength and expertise.
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The acquisition strengthens Anaïs Legrand's position in the United States market for modular power integration solutions.
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Anaïs Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris, indicating its public trading status.
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Anaïs Legrand is a component stock of the CAC 40 index.
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Anaïs Legrand is a component stock of the CAC 40 index.
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Anaïs Legrand is a component stock of the Comité d Audit du Conseil de la Transition Climatique index.
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Anaïs Legrand reported sales in Europe and has a revenue goal in Europe.
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JK Industries generates annual revenue in United States.
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