Kirk Hachigian, chairman and CEO of Cooper Industries, said: “The acquisition of Pauluhn Electric complements our global-leading Cooper Crouse-Hinds harsh and hazardous product offering and enables us to continue to provide our customers with increasingly comprehensive, highly-specified solutions that enhance safety and productivity in demanding environments around the world.
“Pauluhn has a strong reputation for innovative products and excellent quality and this acquisition further extends Crouse-Hinds access to several key end markets, including marine, mining and offshore drilling. Additionally, Crouse-Hinds global-leading market position and extensive distribution channel provides a great opportunity to expand Pauluhn’s offering to additional harsh and hazardous locations worldwide.”
Pauluhn Electric designs and manufactures a range of specialized area lighting and connecting solutions used in offshore and onshore drilling, shipbuilding, mining, petrochemical and other industrial applications involving harsh and corrosive environments.
