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We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.\n\nOur principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.\n\nCommitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work\nWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide\n\nThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money\n\nCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:\nInnovative & adaptable\n\nDedicated to absolute integrity\n\nFocused on the customer first\n\nRespectful and team oriented\n\nOptimistic and energizing\n\nAccountable for performance\n\nBenefits to support the lives of our employees\n\nAt nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. 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