Cooper Electric’s acquisition positions the company for continued growth in the Northern New Jersey region.

Tinton Falls, NJ ( January 4, 2007) - Cooper Electric Supply Co. welcomes Fairview Electrical Supply Corp to their family of businesses. As the leading provider of electrical supplies serving the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets, Cooper Electric has increased their presence to 30 locations in the tri-state area with this strategic move.

 “At Cooper Electric, giving our customers the service, products, and support they need and deserve is the most important part of the way we do business. Fairview has an excellent reputation for superior customer service. Their focus on the total customer relationship is in complete agreement with our philosophy of doing business. We welcome the employees of Fairview into the Cooper Family and look forward to working with them to expand our presence in the Northern New Jersey region.” says Mike Dudas, President of Cooper Electric Supply Co. “Fairview Electrical Supply Co. is a welcomed addition to our core values.”

Founded in 1962 as a lighting manufacturer, Fairview Electrical Supply evolved into a full line stocking electrical distributor by 1970. Fairview has been family owned and operated, and into its third generation. Brian Bertsch has joined Cooper Electric Supply Co. and will play an integral part in the future growth of the business. Fairview Electrical Supply Co. is strategically located in Northern New Jersey having a customer footprint reaching the NJ and NY area, which will favorably increase our service capabilities in these areas.

About Cooper Electric Supply Co.
For over 40 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert supply and service capabilities. E stablished in 1961 as a family-owned business, Cooper Electric, a Sonepar USA company, is an established full-line, single source wholesaler of electrical supplies. Headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ, Cooper Electric has over 30 locations, 600 employees strong, and is supported by state of the art Central and Regional Distribution Centers. For more information please visit our website at www.cooper-electric.com or please call us at 732‑747-2233.

About Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA is made up of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United Stateswith 3,000 employees, 170 branch locations, and an estimated $2.3 billion in sales in 2006. Sonepar USAis a member of the Sonepar Group, the largest privately held electrical distributor worldwide.