Bespoke smart charging solutions from Boxtel

Integral techniques for electric driving

The acquisition of charging station manufacturer Ecotap in 2021 has provided Legrand Netherlands, a provider of integrated project solutions for energy distribution, communication networks and building automation, with plenty of new opportunities and challenges. As part of the globally active Legrand Group, the company now has far-reaching expertise and experience in the field of charging solutions for electric vehicles, among others. In other words: not only the charging point, but also the physical infrastructure behind it. In this way, the Boxtel-based company meets a strongly growing need. 

The strength of Legrand's products lies in their combination. In the case of the charging stations and charging solutions, it is already no different. Together, they form a high-quality twin unit that the company's specialists fit in at various locations in the Netherlands. Customized, efficient and with a keen eye for safety. In public spaces, but also on their own company premises or at home. Choosing Legrand is choosing a solution that works. Everywhere and always. Meanwhile, the combi charging station charging solution is a popular specialty of the house. And the demand will only continue to grow in size in the future. The reasons are clear, believes Lion van Nuenen, Manager of Product Management & PIM (Product Information Management) on behalf of Legrand Netherlands. "In addition to the ongoing energy transition, the need for electric driving will increase more and more in the coming years. In addition, starting in 2025, the government is going to create some forty zero-emission zones throughout the Netherlands. That will have the necessary consequences, especially in a logistical sense."

Broad approach

These are developments that Legrand anticipates sharply and in the full breadth. With a high-quality product package, but also with good advice and a comprehensive approach (see also LinkedIn). Simply because meeting electricity needs involves more than simply installing a charging station. "We also and especially look at the infrastructure behind it," explains business development manager EVCS/charging solutions Dimitri Meijer. "That is even more important. Especially in building environments. Especially there, electrification and increasing power requirements are putting such pressure on the capacity of our electricity network that you have to take a close look at the entire infrastructure. Because although you may want a nice charging solution, business production must also be able to continue without delay or problems. We clearly identify these issues and translate them into a solution. With smart measurement systems that we have developed and marketed together with several renowned partners." 

At the same time, Legrand Netherlands is trying to influence the perception of future users. After all, electric driving requires a different behavior than when using a fuel such as gasoline. "You are moving toward a situation where you charge where the car is and charge as needed," Van Nuenen said. "A fact that requires an alternative approach. We are happy to serve our clients in that regard as well."