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Cooper Notification Announces MNS Channel Partnership with Executive Protection Systems
Executive Protection Systems expands to include Cooper Notification’s Mass Notification Systems

SARASOTA, Fla., November 3, 2008 – Cooper Notification, a platform of Cooper Industries, Ltd., (NYSE:CBE) announced today that Executive Protection Systems (EPS), based in Winchester, Va., has signed an agreement with Cooper Notification to be a Mass Notification System (MNS) Channel Partner.  As a MNS Channel Partner, EPS, a leading provider of emergency preparedness solutions, will be able to offer their customers the entire line of Cooper Notification’s MNS solutions, including WAVES (Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System) outdoor High Power Speaker Arrays, SAFEPATHTM indoor voice evacuation system and the Roam Secure Alert Network™ (RSAN™) emergency text and voice alerting.  

Executive Protection Systems partnered with Cooper Notification because the company’s Communications Division, a turn-key provider of security and audio visual products, wanted to expand its product offerings for EPS’ wide range of industrial, government and college campus customers. 

“In order to better serve our clients, we needed a reliable solution that could notify a lot of people in real-time of exactly what to do before, during and after an emergency,” said Darla Frye-Guevremont Chief Operating Officer, Executive Protection Systems.  “What better way to accomplish this, than to partner with the leading mass notification system supplier, Cooper Notification.”

“We are proud that Executive Protection Systems has partnered with us,” said Ratna Reddi, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Cooper Notification. “As a MNS Channel Partner, EPS joins a growing number of companies that are taking advantage of the opportunity to grow their business through education and sales of mass notification solutions.” MNS Channel Partners will be provided with access to Cooper’s MNS product line, industry technical experts, training certification program, marketing and sales support.

About Executive Protection Systems
Executive Protection Systems (EPS) is a small, service-disabled veteran-owned, ”All Hazards” emergency preparedness company. EPS features five core service areas that include equipment, installation, communications, training and consulting. EPS specializes in the establishment of operational readiness plans, procedures, logistics management, product procurement, equipment installation and training. EPS corporate headquarters is located at 230 Aviation Drive in Winchester. Website: www.epssafety.com.

About Cooper Notification
Cooper Notification, a solution platform of The Cooper Safety Division, is comprised of several businesses with decades of experience and innovation in the development of high quality products and solutions.  With the ever present need to protect, alert and inform, Cooper Notification is focused on meeting the growing demand for personnel and property safety. We are the source for notification solutions supporting Fire, Security, Hazardous area, Mass Notification, Voice evacuation and Industrial Signaling applications and operating under the powerful global brands of Fulleon, MEDC, Roam Secure, SAFEPATH, WAVES and Wheelock.  For more information, visit the web site at www.coopernotification.com.

About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2007 revenues of $5.9 billion, approximately 87% 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 2007, sixty percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and 34% of total sales were to customers outside the United States.  Cooper, which has more than 31,500 employees and manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2007, is incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, TX.  For more information, visit the web site at www.cooperindustries.com.