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News Release
Contact:
Mike Petrasek
(412) 394-6611
michael.petrasek@bm.com
New Combination USB Charger With Duplex Receptacle Offers
Fast, Convenient Charging
Solution includes 2.1A USB charging ports compatible with most electronic components
PEACHTREE CITY, GA, August 21, 2012 – Cooper Wiring Devices, a leading electrical wiring
device manufacturer for industrial, commercial and residential applications, is providing users with a
simple solution to charge a wide range of electronic devices with its new USB Duplex Tamper
Resistant (TR) receptacle. Replacing the standard AC duplex receptacle, the commercial grade
receptacle eliminates the need for bulky adapters by including two integrated USB charging ports
rated at 2.1A to quickly and easily charge virtually any electronic device.
The all new Combination USB Charger is ideal for both commercial and residential applications and is
available in both 15A and 20A. Tamper Resistant shutters provide code compliance with 2011 NEC®
Article 406.12 and offer a safer alternative by resisting the insertion of foreign objects that could cause
electrical shock. The commercial grade device also features pre-stripped wire leads for easy
installation; an LED indicator light that notifies users when a device is connected; and is available in
five different color options to seamlessly fit into any new or existing design.
"Building on the successes of our Award Winning Combination USB Charger launched in 2011, we
are pleased to introduce our Combination USB Duplex Tamper Resistant Receptacle," said Laura Ulz,
President Cooper Wiring Devices. "As a company, we remain committed to the continued
development of innovative products of excellence."
The Combination USB Charger from Cooper Wiring Devices provides fast, convenient charging for
commercial applications and is cULus listed to UL498 and UL1310, File No. E15058. Its 2.1A
charging capability makes it easy to quickly charge virtually any applicable electronic component
including tablets, smart phones, e-readers, mp3 players, cameras and more.
To learn more about the Combination USB Charger with Duplex Tamper Resistant Receptacle or any
of the great solutions offered by Cooper Wiring Devices, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
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About Cooper Wiring Devices
Cooper Wiring Devices, a trusted name in electrical products, features Arrow Hart commercial and
industrial solutions, CORE Lighting Controls, residential wiring devices and Cooper Interconnect
industrial, military, aerospace, and subsea connectivity solutions. Cooper Wiring Devices is committed
to providing products that increase productivity, energy efficiency, safety at work and in the home, and
provide reliable performance. Cooper Interconnect, a Cooper Wiring Devices’ business unit, is a
leading manufacturer of sophisticated interconnect solutions for demanding environments and
features well-known brands such as G&H, WPI, Burton, General Connector brands, Cam-Lok, and
Thorkom. A subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), Cooper Wiring Devices is
headquartered in Peachtree City, GA with international manufacturing and distribution facilities. For
more information on Cooper Wiring Devices visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues
of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and
meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market
positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses;
Crouse-Hinds 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 buildout, 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 2011 sixty-two percent of
total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales
were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as
of 2011. For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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