Cooper Controls Ltd
20 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford Business Park
Watford, Herts, WD18 8JA. UK
Tel: +44 (0)1923 495495
Fax: +44 (0)1923 228796
Email: enquiries@coopercontrols.co.uk
Web: www. coopercontrol.com
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Claire House
+44 (0) 1633 833111
Claire.House@cooperindustries.com
Cooper Controls Appoints Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Zero 88
MDG Fog Generators Ltd. and Zero 88 unite to deliver complete entertainment lighting solutions in Canada
London, UK 31/07/09 - Cooper Controls is please to announce that, effective immediately, MDG Fog
Generators Ltd. has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the Zero 88 brand of Performance
Theatrical Dimmers and Consoles in Canada. MDG is known within the entertainment industry as the
manufacturer of the leading range of fog and haze generators. MDG also has a distribution division that
represents several well established performance lighting brands including Robert Juliat, Ayrton, and
Rainbow.
“We are delighted to now have a brand of lighting consoles to offer to the Canadian market that
complements our other brands, says Martin Michaud, President of MDG. “We approached Zero 88 a long
time ago about becoming its distributor and are delighted that the product line has become available for us
to represent. We are looking forward to presenting the range of exciting new consoles like the ORB and
Jester TLXtra to Canada’s lighting professionals.”
MDG will be stocking the full range of Zero 88 lighting consoles, from the simple Juggler to the new high
performance ORB theatrical lighting console.
Graham Eales, Managing Director of Zero 88 says, “The Zero 88 brand is going through a phase of growth
in the North American market that will see us broaden our distribution. MDG is a company who has
impressed us with its commitment to our products and to our values of service and quality.”
MDG is planning a series of events across Canada to introduce the Zero 88 products to those unfamiliar
with them. These dates will be available on the Zero 88 and MDG websites.
www.mdgfog.com
www.zero88.com
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Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Claire House, Marketing Manager on:
+44 (0) 1633 833111 or email: claire.house@cooperindustries.com.
About Cooper Controls
Cooper Controls is a market leader in energy management, architectural, entertainment and lighting controls. A
subsidiary of global manufacturer Cooper Industries, it was formed by its acquisition of Novitas Inc. in November
2005, Polaron PLC in March 2007 and PCI Lighting Control Systems in August 2007. Cooper Controls includes
leading brands such as iLight, iLumin (iLight - North America), Greengate, and Zero88.
For more information, visit www.coopercontrol.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion, approximately 88
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
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 2008, 61
percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and 37 percent of total sales were to
customers outside the United States. Cooper, which has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2008, is
incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, TX. For more information, visit the website at
www.cooperindustries.com.
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