News - OMNEX Control Systems ULC

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COOPER INDUSTRIES, LTD. (NYSE:CBE) ANNNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF OMNEX CONTROL SYSTEMS, ULC

December 26, 2007 Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE) today announced the acquisition of OMNEX Control Systems, ULC ("OMNEX"). OMNEX is a privately-held company based in British Columbia, Canada that designs and manufactures rugged radio telemetry control products for the construction and heavy equipment markets, as well as industrial wireless networking solutions that are sold primarily into process automation, petrochemical, municipal wastewater, and factory automation markets. "OMNEX's expertise in wireless applications will allow Cooper Bussmann to accelerate the development of 'smart' systems, such as Bussmann Invision(R), which complement the traditional core products and add more value to our customers," said Kirk Hachigian, Cooper Industries Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Cooper has closed thirteen deals in 2007, all aligned with the company's disciplined three-tiered acquisition strategy: building out strategic platforms that strengthen the core businesses with complementary or adjacent products; adding more end-user specification and technology solutions to transition the product portfolio towards more value-added solutions for our customers; and enhancing the global footprint.

"2007 has been a very exciting year for Cooper. We have made significant progress on building out our focused growth platforms and closed a number of deals that will play a key role in transitioning Cooper into a higher growth, more profitable, less cyclical, more global, and more solution-oriented company," concluded Hachigian.

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

About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, a division of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and manufactures and markets circuit protection products and services globally for the electrical, electronic and transportation industries. Additional information about Cooper Bussmann is available online at www.cooperbussmann.com.

BOBCAT DEMONSTRATES REMOTE CONTROLED SKID STEER AT ICUEE

October 16, 2007 Bobcat held live demonstrations of the new remote controlled skid steer loader using the OMNEX T500 remote package. Attendees of the ICUEE tradeshow held in Louisvill KY were able to strap on the Trusted Wireless™ transmitter, start the loader engine and operate the drive, lift, tilt and auxiliary hydraulic functions from about 1,500 feet away. The joystick on the radio remote control transmitter activates the loader's joystick controls in the ISO control pattern. The system is usable for up to 15 hours on a rechargeable battery. In addition to being able to operate the remote system in various climate conditions, operators can easily switch between "remote" control mode and "machine/direct" control mode.

OMNEX LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

February 23 , 2007 OMNEX is pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Created with OMNEX customers and partners in mind, our new site offers the latest information on OMNEX the company, our comprehensive wireless technology solutions, and a host of value-added features to keep users coming back... | More...

OMNEX PARTNERS WITH GOMACO TO DEVELOP WIRELESS CONTROL FOR CONCRETE PAVING MACHINE

January 18, 2007 OMNEX wireless technology controls GOMACO’s GT-3400, making it the first remote controlled curb and gutter machine available on the market.

Co-developed under private label by OMNEX, GOMACO’s new GT-3400 remote controlled curb and gutter machine gives machine operators complete freedom to run their machine wirelessly, from... | More...

OMNEX JOINS ISA-SP100 WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS STANDARD

May 5, 2006 OMNEX joins ISA- SP100 standards working group to help develop a multi-functional wireless network standard to enhance efficiency in industrial working environments.

OMNEX Control Systems ULC is pleased to announce our participation in the Wireless Systems for Automation Standards Committee (ISA-SP100) working group which will create... | More...