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Lauren Ban
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lauren.ban@bm.com
Cooper B-Line Introduces Steel Ladder Cable Tray Solutions for Use in GCC
New product line simplifies attachment of cable cleats and demonstrates Cooper’s continued support for
region’s growing marketplace.
HIGHLAND, IL March 25, 2010 – Cooper B-Line, a global provider of innovative, labor-saving support
systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications, has introduced a steel
ladder cable tray product line to its regional customers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The new
steel ladder cable trays feature the popular slotted-hole rungs, and are specifically sized to allow the
easy attachment of cable cleats. Cooper B-Line’s I-Beam system, the strongest available side rail
shape, provides the steel ladder trays with additional benefits, including maximum strength-to-weight
ratio.
The introduction of steel ladder trays with the new rung style coincides with Cooper’s entrance last year
into the growing GCC region. In late 2009, Cooper Industries opened a new manufacturing facility
located in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new facility was Cooper’s first in the GCC and
functions as a 100% U.S.-owned entity operating within Saudi Arabia, which represents one of the first
of its kind in this region. The new product line, which was specifically designed for use in this region, is
yet another commitment by Cooper B-Line to offer world class products and solutions in the region.
In addition to the Steel Ladder Cable Tray, Cooper B-Line offers a broad line of additional cable tray
products for its customers in this region, including aluminum and fiberglass cable ladder, as well as its
original cable tray and Flextray® wire basket products. Cooper B-Line also provides its best-in-class
specification engineering services in the region, which features pre- and post-sale engineering and
technical support to customers throughout the territory. Cooper B-Line’s presence in this area
represents a continuation of the company’s investment in the global oil and gas industry, adding the
GCC to a global coverage area that already includes offices in Korea, London, Calgary and Houston.
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“Cooper B-Line prides itself on service, providing added value and engineering support every step of the
way, from product specification to installation,” said Kevin Kissling, President of Cooper B-Line. “We
recognized that this product is extremely popular and in high demand throughout the region, and our
customers will benefit from its availability in the marketplace. This is another example that with our
presence in Dammam, our capabilities to serve and support customers throughout the world are greatly
increased.”
About Cooper B-Line
Cooper B-Line, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), is a global provider of innovative,
labor-saving support systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications.
Cooper B-Line's products are used in a variety of settings for the commercial, industrial, utility and OEM
markets. For more information, visit www.cooperbline.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2009 revenues of $5.1 billion,
approximately eighty-nine percent of which are from electrical products. 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 eight operating divisions with leading market share positions and world-class products
and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosionproof 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 longterm 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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