Cooper Power Tools Recognized as aTop Supplier by Chrysler de Mexico
LEXINGTON, S.C., September 7, 2007 - Cooper Power Tools has been awarded Chrysler de Mexico's Supplier Award, becoming the first power tools supplier in the history of this annual recognition.
Chrysler honored Cooper Power Tools for its in-plant service support and the performance of its industrial tools, particularly its Automated Systems product line, which provides customized solutions including training, service and support. The Automated Systems line designs and builds custom engineered solutions to meet industry's needs for flexible automation. The Automated Systems' multi-spindle fastening equipment has increased Chrysler de Mexico's productivity.
Annually, Chrysler's three plants in Mexico evaluate all of their suppliers on many aspects and levels of business, including product quality, on-time delivery, plant savings, and service and support. Awards were presented to 18 suppliers for 2006.
"It is an honor and a terrific accomplishment to be recognized by such a highly successful company as Chrysler," said Tomas Leal, Director, Sales and Service for Latin America, Cooper Power Tools. "We are very proud to be the first power tool supplier in the award's history, and we look forward to continuing our success and building on our relationship with Chrysler in the future."
The award was presented during a ceremony on August 9 at the Chrysler Mexico corporate offices in Santa Fe, Mexico City. Along with Tomas Leal, Cooper Power Tools representatives Robert Davies (Division President) and Jose Luis Soto (Manager, Aftermarket Service Mexico) were on hand to receive the plaque from Chrysler thanking the company for its support and collaboration in the business developed during 2006.
About Cooper Power Tools
Cooper Power Tools manufactures a wide variety of DC electric and pneumatic tools, assembly equipment and related software, specialized drills and cutters, servos, torque measurement and controls, screwdriver bits and sockets, hoist and universal joints. For more information, visit www.cooperpowertools.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. is a global manufacturer with 2006 revenues of $5.2 billion, approximately 85 percent of which are from electrical products. Incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, Cooper employs approximately 31,000 people and operates eight divisions: Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Menvier, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Tools group. Cooper Connection provides a common marketing and selling platform for Cooper's sales to electrical distributors. For more information, visit www.cooperindustries.com.
