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News Release
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Stephen Weinstein
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stephen.weinstein@cooperindustries.com
Cooper Power Systems and Landis+Gyr Announce Release of the
Cannon AMI-enabled FOCUS® Smart Meter
New meter provides utilities with additional end-device option.
WAUKESHA, WI, March 23, 2010 - Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE:
CBE), and Landis+Gyr today announced the availability of the Landis+Gyr E130 FOCUS® AL meter
equipped for deployment of Cooper Power Systems Cannon Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The
E130 meter provides an additional option for Cooper Power Systems AMI customers and signifies the
completion of one of the company’s strategic development projects.
“As a leader in the Smart Grid arena, Cooper Power Systems is uniquely suited to leverage our
development and partnership capabilities to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions,” said Mike
Stoessl, Cooper Power Systems division president. “The introduction of the integrated E130 FOCUS
meter is the result of Cooper Power Systems and Landis+Gyr looking to the future and collaborating on
a product that provides utilities with the solutions they require.”
The Cannon AMI-enabled E130 FOCUS meter underwent extensive testing by Cooper Power Systems
and Landis+Gyr in a variety of field trials during the past year, confirming the reliability of the hardware
and the software prior to commercial release. The companies worked in concert, ensuring that the
requirements and technology standards of both organizations were met. Since completion, more than
50,000 Cannon-enabled E130 FOCUS meters have been delivered. Releases of Cannon-enabled E330
FOCUS AX and E350 FOCUS AX-SD meters are set to follow.
“Landis+Gyr has worked with Cooper Power Systems for several years focused on integration with our
polyphase meters,” said Steve Schamber, director of product management for Landis+Gyr.
“We are excited that Cooper Power Systems is offering system customers a solution that encompasses
our E130 FOCUS residential meter, a leading smart metering platform on the market today.”
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Cooper Power Systems has been offering power line carrier automation solutions for more than 20
years and has continually worked to further expand the capability of its hardware and software. The
company continues to develop innovative products for AMI deployments that allow utilities to efficiently
monitor and manage their distribution network while providing consumers the information they need to
effectively manage their energy usage.
Cooper Power Systems: Commitment to Smart Grid
Cooper Power Systems has long been a provider of comprehensive reliability and productivity solutions
for utility, commercial and industrial customers. The Energy Automation Solutions (EAS) group within
Cooper Power Systems is a leading provider of innovative smart grid technologies and solutions that
enable customers to optimize their electrical grid performance. These solutions include Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Demand Response (DR), Smart Sensors, Power Systems Engineering
Software and Services, Substation Automation and Feeder Automation.
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 or www.cooperpowereas.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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