Cooper Bussmann Announces Eight New High-Impact Electrical Seminars for 2009
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Training Sessions to be held at New Cooper Technology Center in Houston
February 11, 2009 St. Louis, MO - Cooper Bussmann, innovative leader in downtime reduction, workplace safety and Code compliance, will hold a series of eight Electrical Seminars beginning in March at the new Cooper Technology Center in Houston. The Seminars will cover a wide range of industry-relevant topics, from electrical safety to industrial control panel overcurrent protection considerations. Attendees will earn up to eight Professional Development Hours (PDH) for each seminar attended.
Seminar schedule:
March 18: Overcurrent Protection Basics with Emphasis on Selective Coordination
April 28: Fusible Design for Building Systems
May 11: Electrical Safety
May 28: Industrial Machinery
May 28: Industrial Control Panel Overcurrent Protection Considerations
May 29: NEC® Emergency Systems, Legally Required and Optional
July 23: Short-Circuit Current Ratings
August 18: Electrical Power Systems Maintenance and Safety
Seminars are presented by Cooper Bussmann personnel and recognized industry experts. All eight seminars will be held at the new Cooper Technology Center, 3413 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 212A, Houston, TX 77086, and will run one-half to full day with pricing ranging from $25 to $100.
Detailed course descriptions, speaker biographies and registration information are available at cooperbussmann.com/trainingservices or by calling Dianne Mollet at 636-527-1427. For questions about the Cooper Technology Center, visit www.coopertechnologycenter.com or contact Nicole Benavides at 713-280-3475 or nicole.benavides@cooperindustries.com.
About the New Cooper Technology Center
Cooper Industries now offers premier industrial training at its new education and technology facility located in Houston, TX. The Cooper Technology Center represents a manifestation of global trends within the industrial space and further demonstrates the company's unique position of leadership, innovation and expertise across the electrical industry.
About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, the industry leader in downtime reduction, workplace safety and Code compliance solutions, is a division of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The company is committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative circuit protection products, and provides engineering, training and testing services globally for the electrical, electronics and transportation industries. Additional information about Cooper Bussmann is available online at www.cooperbussmann.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion, approximately 88% 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, sixty-one percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and thirty-seven 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 website at www.cooperindustries.com.
Contact:
Judy Simms-Brown
Cooper Bussmann
(636) 541-1185
Judy.Simms-Brown@cooperindustries.com
