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COOPER Bussmann "Cooper Bussmann is the world's leading ovcrcurrcnt protection supplier. We are capturing new growth opportunities by penetrating emerging geographic markets and expanding our customer base through new products, enhanced customer service and heightened expertise." Mike StoessP Piesideni. Cooper Bussmann Annual Revenue Contribution Cooper Bussmann 8% ooper Bussmann outpaced the market in 2004, C generating double-digit growth in both sales and earnings This was the result of a keen focus on increased global market penetration, coupled with continued efforts to reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiencies Since 1914, Cooper Bussmann has been a leader in developing new products and formulating leadingedge technology to provide excellence in circuit pro tection1 Cooper Bussmann leads the industry with its comprehensive portfolio of fuses, fuse holders, terminal blocks, voltage surge protectors, inductors and minia ture transformers to provide quality power to a growing number of customers During 2004, Cooper Bussmann made signifi cant strides in expanding product availability around the world, particularly m China, Korea and Europe Likewise, Cooper Bussmann's impressive team of directsales personnel and manufacturers representatives was expanded to meet the needs of its geographically diverse customer base New engineering centers were opened in India and China to help speed new products to market During 2004, Cooper Bussmann launched 89 inno vative new electronics, electrical and transportation products, including new products for European markets, chip fuses and electrostatic discharge protection offerings - Looking toward 2005, Cooper Bussmann plans to continue its focus on aggressive global growth and new product development, keys to ongoing market leadership Cooper Bussmann supplies circuit protection for today's demanding telecommunications requirements Cooper Bussmann is reaching beyond its boundaries to develop global sales opportunities *Mr Stoessl served as President of Cooper Bussmann through 2004 He was appointed Group President, Cooper Power Systems, in 2005 Developing markets provide new growth opportunities around the world.