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News Release
Contact:
Mike Petrasek
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michael.petrasek@bm.com
Cooper B-Line’s TOLCO™ Universal Sway Brace
Attachment, Figure 828, Now FM Approved
FM Approved Seismic Bracing Attachment Ideal for a Wide Range of Structural Members
HIGHLAND, IL June 11, 2012 – Cooper B-Line, a global provider of innovative, labor-saving support
systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications, is happy to announce
that its innovative TOLCO™ Universal Sway Brace Attachment, Figure 828, is now Factory Mutual (FM)
approved. Designed for attaching seismic bracing to various structural members, the product is
compatible with all TOLCO seismic swivel fittings and fits steel structures ranging from 3/8” to 7/8”
thickness.
Available in carbon steel with a plain or electro-galvanized finish, the Universal Sway Brace, Figure 828,
is designed for a quick install and overall savings. Its labor saving design includes engineered break-off
head bolts for visual verification of proper installation and a stable three-point attachment.
“Based on feedback we received from customers, we are proud to announce our TOLCO
brandUniversal Sway Brace has been FM approved,” said Daniel Castillo, President of Cooper B-Line.
“Now backed by FM approval, the product will continue to offer our end users the time- and labor-saving
benefits they have come to expect. With this recent approval, Cooper B-Line has further validated our
position of developing quality, innovative products.”
The Universal Sway Brace Attachment, Figure 828, has been designed to permit a secure, non-friction
connection without drilling or welding. It offers a unique design that allows offset placement on Wide
flange beams, I-Beams, C-Channels, open web or welded steel trusses to secure the brace to its
structure either across or along the beam. It can be attached to various types of steel structural
members and accommodates all TOLCO Fig. 900 Series sway brace attachments.
For more information or to learn more about Cooper B-Line’s Universal Sway Brace Attachment, visit,
www.cooperindustries.com.
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About Cooper B-Line
Cooper B-Line, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), is a global manufacturer of
innovative solutions that deliver overall lower total installed cost. With numerous time-saving designs,
our broad offering of support systems, seismic bracing, electrical and electronic enclosures provide
customers with leading brands such as FLEXTRAY™, GRIP STRUT™, ARISTA™, TOLCO™ and
RUFF-IN. Customers in government and commercial construction, oil and gas, mining, solar,
communications, data centers, and HVACR markets have come to rely on our products to help protect,
enclose and support their facility subsystem infrastructures. For more information, visit
www.cooperbline.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; 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 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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