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February 23, 2026
Inside Legrand’s Burgeoning AI Power and Cooling Initiatives
Legrand is scaling power distribution and two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling, buying Kratos and investing in Accelsius for AI data centers

TL;DR
- Legrand acquired Kratos Industries, which designs and manufactures low-voltage switchboards, medium-voltage switchgear, and integrated power systems for data centers.
- The Kratos acquisition strengthens Legrand's 'grey space' offerings in power distribution.
- Legrand also invested in Accelsius, a company specializing in two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling solutions.
- The Accelsius investment targets the 'white space' to address the cooling demands of AI and HPC, enabling higher rack densities.
- Legrand aims to provide a unified solution for power and thermal management, covering the entire data center power train from medium-voltage switchgear to rack-level cooling.
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