John B. Reed

Cooper Industries Ltd. manufactures electrical products, tools, hardware and metal support products. Its electrical products include electrical and circuit protection devices, residential & industrial lighting and electrical power and distribution products. Its tool includes venerable brands such as Crescent wrenches and pliers, Apex impact sockets, Plumb hammers and Weller soldering and welding supplies. It was founded in 1833 in Houston, TX

Cooper Industries Unlimited Co. manufactures electrical components and tools. The firm operates through follwing divisions, which include Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Safety, Cooper Power Systems and Cooper Wiring Devices. The company was founded by Charles Cooper and Elias Cooper in 1883 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.