PEACHTREE CITY, GA., August 25, 2009 – Cooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, has introduced the Arrow Hart^® LynxPOWER™ Industrial Connectivity System, a new family of products specifically designed for use in industrial environments. The LynxPOWER system provides custom connectivity solutions to meet customers’ unique application needs in four specific types of application packages: SOFTPower™, Mini-Line™, Micro-Mini & Pico-Line and Industrial Networking. Each of these packages fulfills a unique need, but they all are ideal for use in manufacturing environments that may be harsh and abusive or where there is extended exposure to liquids and oils

The SOFTPower application package is specifically designed for industrial applications in which electrical connections are exposed to physical abuse—making it perfect for use with industrial manufacturing, production line equipment, modular equipment and food and beverage processing equipment. SOFTPower is rated for use in these environments without the need for raceways and cable trays. SOFTPower’s convenient connection ports help to minimize downtime, ease maintenance and increase safety by replacing traditional hardwiring with a plug-and-run modular pre-wired system.

Similarly, the Mini-Line cordsets and receptacles allow customers to select from a wide range of standard and custom configurations, as well as plex boxes and accessories. They are designed for industrial automation applications in which power or signal connections are exposed to long-term physical stresses and subjected to liquids or oils. Manufacturers using food processing equipment, conveyors and assembly lines as well as packaging equipment will notice the difference when using the Mini-Line application package.

The Micro-Mini & Pico-Line package is designed for use in low amperage AC or DC control systems and is specifically designed for sensor and control equipment used in many manufacturing environments today. They are well suited for use in applications that expose signal connections to constant flexing and vibration, plus contaminants, hot chips or welding flash. These include industrial manufacturing, production line equipment, pick-n-place machines, robotic equipment and processing sensors.

The Industrial Network package is specifically designed for data and signal transfer in industrial environments, making it easier to bridge the communication between the office and the factory floor. Featuring a complete line of industrial connectivity solutions, the Industrial Network package can be used with Ethernet, DeviceNet™, Profibus, SDS™, and Seriplex™ systems.

“The LynxPOWER Industrial Network applications are engineered to provide reliable performance in harsh industrial environments,” said Chad Smith, Product Manager at Cooper Wiring Devices. “Standard cables often fail in abusive industrial environments, but with superior materials and a robust design, LynxPOWER Industrial Network applications ensure communication continuity and less downtime.”

All of the LynxPOWER applications are ideal for use in harsh industrial environments and can be custom configured to meet your individual needs. For more information, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com or call Cooper Wiring Devices at 866-853-4293.

About Cooper Wiring Devices

Cooper Wiring Devices, a trusted name in electrical products, features Arrow Hart commercial and industrial solutions and residential products like Aspire, Aspire RF wireless controls, and MediaSync structured wiring systems. Cooper Wiring Devices is committed to providing products that increase productivity, energy efficiency, safety at work and in the home, and provide reliable performance. A division of Cooper Industries (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, 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 web site at www.cooperindustries.com.

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