August 4, 2009 - Suited for both interior and exterior applications, Metalux VT4 Series is available with 4 or 6 T5 or T8 lamps, offering medium or wide beam distributions. Code compliant pre-wired internal disconnect helps in disconnecting power during service and maintenance safely, and internal tethered gear tray allows toolless access to ballast compartment and hands-free maintenance. Fixtures can be chain or cable mounted. Series is UL/cUL listed, NEMA 4X, NSF listed, IP65 and IP67 certified.

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Cooper Lighting
1121 Hwy. 74
Peachtree City, GA, 30269, USA

4-lamp and 6-lamp fixtures complete the industrial fluorescent energy solutions product line

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 24, 2009 - Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), has added the Metalux VT4 Series to its energy-efficient industrial lighting Vaportite fixture line. Part of Cooper Lighting's industrial fluorescent energy solutions offering, the VT4's high-quality construction design and superior optics provide maximum operation in commercial, institutional and industrial environments where weathering, high temperature, humidity and dust or corrosive fumes are present. The fixtures offer up to 50% energy savings when compared to 400W metal halide and high pressure sodium high-bay systems, typically found in these applications.

Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, the VT4 Series' rugged, durable construction incorporates a full metal tray inside a self-extinguishing reinforced fiberglass polyester housing with a clear acrylic high impact, UV stabilized diffuser. Polyurethane gasketing is formed in the housing providing a continuous seamless seal for the diffuser. Stainless steel cam latches clamp the diffuser tightly for a positive seal between the housing, gasketing and diffuser.

This 4' Vaportite series is available with four or six T5 or T8 lamps, offering medium or wide beam distributions. The fixtures are supplied with a code compliant pre-wired internal disconnect for safe and convenient means of disconnecting power during service and maintenance. The internal tethered gear tray allows toolless access to the ballast compartment and hands-free maintenance. The fixtures can be chain or cable mounted.

The Metalux VT4 Series is UL Listed for wet locations (standard), UL/cUL Listed, NEMA 4X, NSF Listed, IP65 and IP67 Certified.

For additional information on the VT4 or other Metalux products, visit www.cooperlighting.com or email TalkToUs@CooperIndustries.com.

About Cooper Lighting

Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), is the leading provider of innovative, high quality lighting fixtures and related products to worldwide commercial, industrial, retail, residential and utility markets.

For more information, visit www.cooperlighting.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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