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News Release
Contact:
Stephen Weinstein
(262) 691-8241
stephen.weinstein@cooperindustries.com
Cooper Power Systems Announces
New West Virginia Sales Presence
JB Snyder & Associates will represent commercial and industrial sales.
WAUKESHA, WI, August 10, 2010 – Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries plc
(NYSE: CBE), today announced that it has awarded commercial and industrial sales representation in
the state of West Virginia to JB Snyder & Associates LLC.
Operating out of corporate offices in New Castle, Pennsylvania, JB Snyder & Associates has a tradition
of serving as a valued, long-term partner to each manufacturer it represents. The company has strong
ties to Cooper Power Systems, representing the company in the Pittsburgh region for a number of
years.
“JB Snyder & Associates continues to impress us with their customer successes and also with their
breadth of Cooper Power Systems product knowledge,” said Steve Benna, vice president of commercial
and industrial sales & marketing for Cooper Power Systems. “That‟s why we„re proud to announce this
expanded association with them.”
“This announcement exemplifies our commitment to lead the advancement of electrical distribution and
transmission technology in the commercial and industrial sectors,” said John Snyder, partner at JB
Snyder & Associates LLC. “Working together we will be able to help supply Medium Voltage equipment
users, specifiers and distributors throughout the West Virginia area with products that meet their needs.”
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Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Lauren Ban at (412) 394-6611 or
lauren.ban@bm.com.
About Cooper Power Systems
Cooper Power Systems, Inc., with 2009 revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, is a division of Cooper
Industries plc. (NYSE: CBE). Cooper Power Systems is a global manufacturer of world-class power
delivery and reliability solutions for the electrical and industrial markets. Through its Energy Automation
Solutions group, it is also a leading provider of software, communications and integration solutions that
enable customers to increase productivity, improve system reliability, and reduce costs. For more
information, please visit www.cooperpower.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2009 revenues of $5.1 billion.
Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting
customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market share positions
and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; CrouseHinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle
and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely
positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to
improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient
products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2009, sixty-one percent of total sales were to
customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-nine percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2009.
For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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