General Info

Located in Roanoke, Va., Cooper Industries is a manufacturer of tools, hardware and electrical products. Founded in 1833, it employs more than 25,000 people and operates over five divisions, including Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Hand Tools, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Power Tools and Cooper Wiring Devices. Its divisions provide a wide variety of products, including lighting fixtures and circuit protection and power management products. The company also sells support systems and enclosures for installation and retrofitting of electrical, mechanical and telecommunications applications. The company additionally manufactures emergency and mains lighting, lamps, electrical installation materials, and fire detection and building security systems. It provides residential, commercial and industrial wiring devices, switches, plugs and receptacles to deliver and control electrical power. The company also has an environmental management program.