2009-03-17

Cooper acquires California-based LED firm

It’s reported that Cooper Industries has acquired Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. (IMS) of Irvine, California that specializes in optics and system design for LED fixtures. Cooper did not reveal the purchase price or other details. Optics are critical to improving the energy efficiency of LED fixtures and creating lighting patterns that improve safety and customer comfort, according to Ron Holder, IMS president.
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2009-02-04

Cooper Lighting’s Halo LED Downlight Meets ENERGY STAR Standard

Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., announces that its Halo® LED recessed downlight meets stringent ENERGY STAR® requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) luminaries. Eligibility Criteria – Version 1.0 for Category A – Recessed Downlights. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping consumers and organizations save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.
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