July 2008

Cooper Wiring Devices announces new Aspire RF products at CEDIA ‘08
Cooper Wiring Devices announced it will be showing exciting new additions to its ASPIRE RF™ wireless control system at the 2008 CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation) Expo in Denver, Colorado from September 3-7.

July 2008

Decorator Combination Devices from Cooper Wiring Devices Combine Space-Saving Solutions with Elegant Design
Cooper Wiring Devices unveiled a newly designed line of stylish Decorator Combination Devices today. The new line provides a variety of space-saving solutions with versatility, quality construction and smooth actuation.

May 2008

Cooper Wiring Devices Expands its Award-Winning Aspire RF™ Line of Wireless Controls
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the newest additions to its ASPIRE RF™ line of wireless home control products. The new battery-operated switch/dimmer provides unparalleled convenience for consumers, and the new tamper-resistant receptacle provides new levels of safety for children.

April 2008

MEDIASYNC™ MULTIMEDIA PLATES SELECTED AS CATEGORY WINNER BY EC&M MAGAZINE
Cooper Wiring Devices announced today that its line of MediaSync™ Multimedia Plates has been selected as a category winner in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) Product of the Year competition. The Multimedia Plates took home top honors in the Voice/Data/Video Equipment category.

February 2008

NEW MEDIASYNC™ CERTIFIED INSTALLER PROGRAM LAUNCHED
Cooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), today announced the launch of its new MediaSync™ Certified Installer Program.

February 2008

MULTIMEDIA PLATE MAKES MEDIA INSTALLATIONS EASY AND CLEAN
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced a new line of multimedia plates to help manage and simplify home entertainment and networking connections.

January 2008

TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES HELP PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ELECTRICAL INJURIES
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced a new line of Tamper Resistant receptacles designed specifically for dwelling units – residential homes, extended stay hotels, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and apartment buildings – anyplace electrical injuries to children could be a concern.

December 2007

NEW RECESSED WHILE-IN-USE WEATHERBOX™ OFFERS FLUSH DESIGN, EASY INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the addition of the Recessed While-in-Use Weather Protective Boxes to its WeatherBoxTM Boxes and Covers product line. It combines maximum installation speed with an aesthetically pleasing flush mount design.

December 2007

FULL SLIDE DECORATOR DIMMERS AND FAN CONTROLS COMBINE EASY INSTALLATION WITH STYLISH CONTROL
Cooper Wiring Devices expanded its lighting control product offering with the introduction of new Full Slide Decorator Dimmers and Fan Speed Controls that offer innovative design and easy installation to provide an affordable and convenient upgrade to any home.

December 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES LOCKING PLUGS AND CONNECTORS POWER UP IN RECORD TIME
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the introduction of the new Pro-GripTM 50A locking plug and connector line. Recognizing the critical need for speed and innovation in the electrical market, Cooper Wiring Devices 50A locking plugs and connectors respond to this need with a host of truly innovative features.

October 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES INTRODUCES ASPIRE RF™ WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced its exciting new ASPIRE RF™ Wireless Control System that combines the elegance of sophisticated design with the innovation of intelligent wireless technology, to give homeowners new levels of comfort, control and style inside and outside the home.

August 2007

INNOVATION, CONVENIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY MAKE MEDIASYNC™ A WINNER WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Cooper Wiring Devices’ state-of-the art MediaSync™ structured wiring system is the recipient of a 2007 Innovative Housing Technology Award and a 2007 ADEX Platinum Award, the highest honor among the awards.

August 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES’ NEW DECORATOR DIMMERS COMBINE ELEGANT STYLE AND SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Cooper Wiring Devices today introduced its new line of Decorator dimmers that provide ease of installation and an affordable upgrade in style and dimming capabilities throughout the home.

August 2007

ASPIRE RF™ NEW WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM GETS TOP HONORS, WINNING MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARDS
Cooper Wiring Devices’ ASPIRE RF™ new Wireless Control System has received the 2007 ADEX Platinum award – the highest honor in its category – and also was named to Building Products Magazine’s Top 100 Products for 2007.

August 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES ADDS TO THE ASPIRE™ DESIGN SYSTEM WITH NEW QUIET 3-SPEED FAN CONTROL
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the addition of its new ASPIRE™ Quiet 3-Speed Fan Control (catalog no. 9544) to the ASPIRE line of design wiring devices. An ASPIRE 5A fully variable fan speed control is already available (catalog no. 9543).

August 2007

WATERTIGHT RECEPTACLES SCORE BIG, WINNING NATIONAL AWARDS FOR PRODUCT INNOVATION AND MARKETING
Cooper Wiring Devices’ Watertight Receptacles, the latest addition to its line of watertight devices, has been named a Product of the Year from EC&M: Electrical Construction & Maintenance Magazine, while also taking home a “Best of the Best” marketing award from TED: The Electrical Distributor Magazine.

March 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES ISSUES NEW BROCHURE ABOUT ITS 15, 20 AND 30 AMP INDUSTRIAL LOCKING DEVICES AND STRAIGHT BLADE PLUGS & CONNECTORS
Brochure Provides Comprehensive and Convenient Product Information

March 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES’ MEDIASYNC™ WINS INNOVATIVE HOUSING TECHNOLOGY AWARD
The Cooper Wiring Devices MediaSync™ line of structured wiring products has won the 2007 Innovative Housing Technology Award (IHTA) in the Suppliers – Home Tech Products: Networking category. Now in its seventh year, the annual awards recognize significant advances and best practices by product manufacturers, integrators and builders in technology development for, and implementation by, the housing industry.

March 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES TO DEMONSTRATE ASPIRE RF™ AT ELECTRONIC HOUSE SPRING EXPO (EHX)
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced plans to showcase its new ASPIRE RF™ line of wireless control products at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) from March 8-10, 2007, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Demonstrations to present the product line’s breadth of home-control capabilities will be held in Cooper Wiring Devices’ booth (# 234) throughout the show. In addition, Cooper Wiring Devices will showcase two other award-winning product lines: MediaSync™ structured wiring as well as the ASPIRE™ Design System of wiring devices.

February 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES UNVEILS NEW MEDIASYNC™ WEB SITE
Cooper Wiring Devices today unveiled its new MediaSync™ Web site that serves as a comprehensive source of home networking information for builders, installers and distributors providing extensive resources including product information, resources and support. The URL for the site is http://www.cooperwiringdevices.com/MediaSync.

February 2007

COOPER WIRING DEVICES ADDS RECEPTACLES TO ITS LINE OF WATERTIGHT ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the addition of award-winning receptacles to its existing line of watertight straightblade and locking plugs and connectors, giving distributors and commercial contractors a one-stop source for all of their watertight wiring needs. The new watertight receptacles won a Gold ADEX award in 2006, presented by “Design Journal” magazine.

January 2007

ASPIRE RF™ BY COOPER WIRING DEVICES NAMED INNOVATIONS 2007 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOREE
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today announced Cooper Wiring Devices as an International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, in the category of Integrated Home Systems, for ASPIRE RF™ wireless control products at the International CES New York Press Preview.

October 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES RESPONDS TO CONSUMER PREFERENCE WITH NEW SCREWLESS WALLPLATES THAT MATCH ANY DECORATING STYLE
In response to a growing trend among consumers who want to personalize their decorating style with more design options, Cooper Wiring Devices presents a line of screwless wallplates that make it easy and economical to enhance any room décor.

October 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES INTRODUCES NEW STRUCTURED WIRING KITS
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the introduction of MediaSync™ Value Solutions, the industry’s most-comprehensive and cost-effective family of residential-networking kits that offer an efficient, easy-to-use platform for installing phone and video services.

September 2006

Z-WAVE WINS PRESTIGIOUS 2006 WALL STREET JOURNAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD IN THE WIRELESS CATEGORY
Zensys announced today that its Z-Wave technology has been named the winner in the wireless category of The Wall Street Journal’s 2006 Technology Innovation Awards. Winners were announced in “The Journal Report” section of the The Wall Street Journal’s print and online editions on Monday, September 11, 2006

September 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES TO DEMONSTRATE ASPIRE RF™ PRODUCT LINE AT CEDIA EXPO
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced it will showcase its new ASPIRE RF™ line of wireless products at the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) EXPO tradeshow, September 14 – 17, 2006, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The product line’s breadth of home-control capabilities will be demonstrated inside the Z-Wave Pavilion in booth #2002 throughout the show.

July 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES WINS INDUSTRY DESIGN AWARDS
Taking honors in three categories, Cooper Wiring Devices has won 2006 Platinum, Gold and Silver ADEX Awards for its G-Tool product, watertight receptacles and vacancy sensors. The annual awards, sponsored by Design Journal, recognize superior product design in furnishing and building materials. Design Journal is an international quarterly trade publication for interior designers, architects and facility managers.

July 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES' ASPIRE DESIGN SYSTEM WINS BEST OF THE BEST MARKETING AWARD
Cooper Wiring Devices’ ASPIRE™ Design System has won TED Magazine’s 2006 “Best of the Best” marketing award in the Literature/Selling Tools category. The annual awards recognize marketing excellence and creativity across the entire electrical industry and among companies of all sizes.

June 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES' TO DEMONSTRATE ASPIRE RF™ AT PCBC SHOW
Cooper Wiring Devices today announced plans to showcase its new ASPIRE RF™ line of wireless control products at the PCBC tradeshow -- formerly known as the Pacific Coast Builders Conference -- from June 20 – 23, 2006, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif. Demonstrations to present the product line’s breadth of home-control capabilities will be held in Cooper Lighting’s suite – Room 208 -- throughout the show. Cooper Wiring Devices also plans to showcase its award-winning ASPIRE™ line of designer wiring devices and its MediaSync™ line of home networking and control products.

March 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES' NEW VACANCY SENSORS PROVIDE CUTTING-EDGE LIGHTING EFFICIENCY SOLUTION
Cooper Wiring Devices has released its new line of vacancy sensors, offering builders, electrical contractors, and consumers a new option in achieving lighting efficiency, which defrays rising energy costs. These vacancy sensors meet the latest California Title 24 Residential Energy Code Standards, a set of guidelines mandated by The California Energy Commission to decrease consumption of energy resources.

March 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES’ ASPIRE RF™ SHOWCASED AT INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW
The ASPIRE RF™ line of wireless control products from Cooper Wiring Devices was exhibited at the NextGen home within the International Builders Show (IBS) from January 11 – 14, 2006. ASPIRE RF products were displayed as an integral element among a variety of products and applications for contractors and builders as part of the Z-Wave Alliance, a consortium of leading home control manufacturers.

March 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES INTRODUCES MEDIASYNC™ LINE OF INNOVATIVE HOME NETWORKING AND CONTROL PRODUCTS
Cooper Wiring Devices today released MediaSyncTM,a state-of-the art structured wiring system that offers consumers maximum connectivity,convenience and flexibility. MediaSync allows the integration of voice,data,audio and video services into a central,manageable distribution center.

March 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES' NEW METAL WHILE-IN-USE WEATHER PROTECTIVE COVERS PROTECT AGAINST THE ELEMENTS
Cooper Wiring Devices’ new line of Metal WeatherBox™ While-in-Use (WIU) Weather Protective Covers offer maximum protection for electrical receptacles against the elements, for both indoor and outdoor applications. Metal While-In-Use Covers deliver an advanced design and durability. Its ease of installation saves valuable time and money for facilities managers, contractors and homeowners.

March 2006

COOPER WIRING DEVICES SHOWCASES ASPIRE RF™ SDIO CARD FEATURING CONTROL THINK'S THINK ESSENTIALS INSTALLER SOFTWARE AT EH EXPO
Cooper Wiring Devices is showcasing its new ASPIRE RF SDIO card featuring ControlThink's ThinkEssentials Installer Software at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) from March 29 - April 1, 2006. The ASPIRE RF SDIO card with ThinkEssentials installer software allows electrical contractors and installers to set up an entire lighting appliance control system throughout a home using just their Pocket PC or PDA phone.