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The Emergi-Lite portfolio from Thomas & Betts
delivers a highly versatile choice of emergency
lighting and fire detection products and systems
for a wide range of applications. Our aim is
to enable customers to achieve the maximum
benefit in investment. This is gained through
product design, for quick and simple installation
with inherent energy efficiency and minimum
maintenance, whilst keeping the protection and
safety of human life paramount.
Since 1998, the Emergi-Lite brand has been included
in the product portfolio of the Thomas & Betts
Corporation.
In 1898 Thomas & Betts was founded in New York.
The corporate headquarters now reside in Memphis,
Tennessee with the company being listed on the
New York stock exchange. Thomas & Betts has now
over 100 years of experience of successfully supplying
quality products to the market by using innovative
design and manufacturing techniques. A truly
global player having a presence in Europe, North
& Central America, Australia and the Far & Middle
East. Worldwide 13,000 employees are dedicated to
ensuring that Thomas & Betts is fast, flexible and
customer focussed.
Whilst one of our main businesses remains in the
electrical products, principally Emergency Lighting
and Fire Detection Systems, Thomas & Betts
also has leading brands along with significant
market share in Steel Structures, Communications,
Electronic Systems Protection and Earthing & Lightning
Protection.
In recent years, Thomas & Betts has developed a
formidable European safety products division, the
principal products of which are emergency lighting
and fire detection systems. This division serves as
a key knowledge platform. Emergi-Lite being one
of the leading brands within this division, benefits
from the economies of scale in product development
and production, facilitating the efficient further
development of emergency lighting and
fire detection technology.