Legrand Group

Following the growth of its certified partner program, Legrand’s lighting control brand, Vantage, demonstrated its lighting control system and keypads at Certified Partners’ booths at CEDIA Expo 2024, Sept. 5-7 in Denver. Attendees got an in-person look at Vantage’s LHUMAN human-centric lighting (HCL) solution, LHUMAN KolorTune™ interoperating with light fixture partners within its Fixture Alliance at the show, including WAC’s AiSPiRE (Booth 4112), Proluxe by American Lighting (Booth 3237), and Lucifer Lighting Company (Booth 1636). In addition, Vantage had its keypads on display at the WALL-SMART® booth (Booth 4105).

“Our mission is to provide luxury integrators and lighting designers with a lighting control solution that delivers the greatest freedom of design, and what a better way to do that than to come together with some of our partners to show how we’re working to realize that goal,” said Rob Doherty, Director of Business Development, Vantage & Legrand Shading Systems. “Attendees can come see how LHUMAN KolorTune™ enables seamless integration and performance by visiting a variety of Vantage's certified partners’ booths. Designers and integrators will be able to experience everything they need to make the lighting design come to life as planned.”

Vantage's LHUMAN KolorTune™ intelligent lighting control transforms the lighting control integration experience with full color control and dimming for light fixtures from leading fixture manufacturing partners. This innovation enables one of the widest selections of tunable fixtures to be used in a lighting system by providing an extensive library of pretested tunable light profiles needed to create lighting scenes with precise color temperatures. Available within Vantage's Design Center software, installers simply select the chosen fixture(s), and Design Center will provide the defined fixture control details and color temperature mapping for the lighting fixture. This not only achieves super simple and fast programming but also allows Vantage's InFusion Controller to provide the correct color mix, producing accurate color temperature and intensity for the lighting task selected.

Designers can mix and match tunable fixtures in the room with the assurance that values will match from fixture to fixture for cohesive room lighting, and KolorTune™ supports 0-10V, DMX, and DALI control protocols. KolorTune™ profiles are available for leading lighting manufacturer partners in the Vantage Fixture Alliance.

Vantage's Fixture Alliance, a subset of the Certified Partner Program, was developed to provide numerous benefits: freedom of design, fixture testing, and calibrated CCT alignment. Installers or designers can choose the fixtures they want with the peace of mind of knowing that the lighting design will come to life as planned and that every fixture being supported by Vantage will have full functionality. Vantage tests every fixture and creates tunable profiles to take the guesswork out of control as part of its LHUMAN KolorTune profile library. The alliance continues to grow and includes AiSPiRE by WAC Lighting, Circa Lighting, Colorbeam, DMF Lighting, Environmental Lights, LF Illumination, Lucetta by Elemental LED, Lucifer Lighting Company, Noº 8 Lighting, Proluxe by American Lighting, PureEdge Lighting, Soraa Lighting, Specialty Lighting Industries, Tech Lighting by Visual Comfort Co., and WAC Lighting.

Also at the show, Vantage showcased its keypad compatibility with WALL-SMART. WALL-SMART designs and manufactures flush wall mounts that skillfully blend practical control and stylish design, effortlessly integrating technology into any wall. The company's wall mounts ensure a smooth integration of elegant keypads, switches, touch panels, tablets, and other devices with robust wall surfaces, preserving the architectural aesthetic of the structure. WALL-SMART’s flush wall mounts are offered for Trimline II trims containing Vantage’s EasyTouch keypads, RPTouch keypads, SquareTouch keypads, and wiring devices. The mounts are also compatible with Equinox Touchscreens and adorne® Touch keypads and devices, enhancing Vantage's versatility.

Learn more about Vantage’s certified partner program here.

Legrand’s lighting control brand, Vantage, today announced it has partnered with WALL-SMART®, a leader in flush wall mount solutions. This partnership enables WALL-SMART to seamlessly flush-mount Vantage keypads into any space, providing a clean and sophisticated look while maximizing functionality. Together, they provide a complete and aesthetically pleasing design and user experience for new construction and solid surface applications in the luxury residential market.

“Flush-mounted keypads and touchscreens are rapidly growing in popularity for luxury smart homes,” said Galia Ben-Dor, Co-CEO at WALL-SMART. “We are thrilled to be working with Vantage. This partnership allows Vantage’s sleek keypad interfaces to be integrated into projects that require a flush mount installation for solid surface or new construction applications.”

WALL-SMART designs and manufactures flush wall mounts that skillfully blend practical control and stylish design, effortlessly integrating technology into any wall. The company's wall mounts ensure a smooth integration of elegant keypads, switches, touch panels, tablets, and other devices with robust wall surfaces, preserving the architectural aesthetic of the structure. Their compatibility with Vantage products will bring a new level of functionality and flexibility to any environment. WALL-SMART’s flush wall mounts are offered for Trimline II trims containing Vantage’s EasyTouch keypads, RPTouch keypads, SquareTouch keypads, and wiring devices. The mounts are also compatible with Equinox Touchscreens and adorne® Touch keypads and devices, enhancing Vantage's versatility.

Vantage keypads and user interfaces provide unlimited possibilities while maintaining a high-quality aesthetic appeal. Designs and button styles can be mixed and matched with unique finishes to ensure each system is customized to mirror each user’s personal style.

“Collaborating with WALL-SMART has been incredibly rewarding. Our partnership guarantees seamless integration between WALL-SMART’s flush wall mounts and Vantage’s lighting control products,” said Richard Laliberty, Product Marketing Manager, Vantage & Legrand Shading Systems. “Flush-mounted Vantage products deliver enhanced visual appeal, as they are custom and precisely fit to blend into all spaces. This integration grants more freedom of design to harmonize home aesthetic and technology within residential lighting control projects.”

Only registered WALL-SMART dealers can purchase WALL-SMART flush mount solutions for Vantage projects. To become a dealer, register here.

Legrand®, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announces today that John Selldorff is retiring at the end of February 2024 after leading Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) for 22 years as President and CEO. Brian DiBella, current President of the Data, Power & Control division of LNCA, will step into the role March 1, 2024.

"I would like to express my thanks and congratulations to John Selldorff who built Legrand's North & Central America business from a $600 million small manufacturer of switches and sockets, at the time of his appointment, to a leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, including Cable Management, Data Centers, Audio Visual, Building Controls, and Lighting. LNCA has grown to approximately $4 billion and represents around 40 percent of the Group's global revenue today. John also significantly contributed to the Group's development, being the longest-serving member of the Executive Committee," said Benoît Coquart, CEO of Legrand.

"I would also like to congratulate Brian DiBella on his promotion. Brian recently celebrated his 20th year with Legrand and has successfully prepared himself for the role by leading the two largest divisions in the United States (Electrical Wiring Systems and Data, Power & Control). Brian's appointment is also an example of Legrand's commitment to developing talent while enabling employees to achieve their highest potential. Brian's mission will be to continue this approach to building future leadership teams at all levels. I wish Brian and the entire LNCA team great success in the months and years to come," said Coquart.