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using less power to achieve the same level of cooling . Additionally , the design operates at higher supply water temperatures and can therefore utilise ambient free cooling .”
To keep up its high standards of efficiency , the business has made significant investments in its internal operations . “ We already hold a market leading position in cable management , but we continue to invest . This year we are installing a new Industry 4.0 line for production of cable ladders that will increase our capacity and production speed , as well as bringing other benefits such as broadening our portfolio , reducing our environmental impact , and improving the production environment benefiting our factory operatives ,” Pascal explains .
The business recently joined forces with Arcelor Mittal to purchase low-carbon steel . According to Pascal , this is progressing well .
“ Legrand has set itself the goal of reaching carbon neutrality throughout the group ’ s value chain . We ’ re heavily invested in both the development and installation of equipment and solutions that improve building energy efficiency and enable Legrand users to reduce their energy consumption ; as well as reducing environmental impact via circular economy product development principles . This ecodesign approach concerns all stages of the product life cycle , and Legrand is committed to lower carbon raw materials with higher recycled content .”
Sustainable solutions
Taking this one step further , he shares that this year the business will start to make its first products from Cold Rolled XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel . “ XCarb steel is made via the Electric Arc Furnace route using high levels of scrap
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