Cooper Industries Opens State-of-the-Art Industrial Technology Center

Feb. 24, 2009
The new industrial-focused training facility was designed to help facilitate industry-specific education and provide hands-on demonstration of a vast array of industrial products

On January 16, Cooper Industries, Houston, opened the doors of its Cooper Technology Center. The 35,000-square-foot facility features an auditorium, conference room, multiple training room,s and a full-scale mock refinery, waste water treatment facility, and electrical distribution grid.

“During this time when budgets are stretched, this facility offers a unique venue for us to provide our customers with the education and training that is vital to their businesses,” says Cooper CEO Kirk Hachigian. “It also allows us to partner with distributors, EPC professionals, and end-users alike to discuss the various opportunities that exist with emerging technologies and products relating to global infrastructure, energy demands and energy efficiency, and facility safety.”

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