Natural Synergy
State Automation Pty Ltd announced the appointment of Cooper Controls as the exclusive distributor for their products in Europe.
State Automation Pty. Ltd. is a privately owned Australian company specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced dimming systems for professional theatre, television and other entertainment applications. Cooper Controls is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of lighting control products to the entertainment and architectural lighting markets.
State Automation head office, Melbourne
“Following unprecedented success in Australasia and the Far East we have been looking to further develop our business in Europe for some time” explains Chris Bishop the Chairman of State Automation. “Cooper Controls has an extensive dealer network and market penetration throughout the region. Through their Zero 88 entertainment lighting control brand they have a core knowledge of the markets our products are suited for. Another key factor in our decision was their industry leading service team. We are looking forward to working with them to grow our business together”
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Graham Eales Managing Director of Zero 88 continues “Both companies have extensive experience in lighting control systems. We see a natural synergy with State Automation’s focus on innovation, reliability and service. This new agreement will enable us to supply an extended product portfolio as well as deliver enhanced levels of service and support to our customers in the entertainment markets.”
A network of dealers specifically focused on State Automation will be appointed to handle the marketing, distribution, and service of the State Automation products in Europe. Products will be stocked at Cooper Controls’ facility in Wales. All orders and commissioning will be handled from this base.
Cooper Controls is a market leader in energy management, architectural, entertainment and lighting controls. A subsidiary of global manufacturer Cooper Industries, it was formed by its acquisition of Novitas Inc. in November 2005, Polaron PLC in March 2007 and PCI Lighting Control Systems in August 2007. Cooper Controls includes leading brands such as iLight, iLumin (iLight - North America), Greengate, and Zero88.
Cooper Industries, Ltd. 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.
