Cooper Industries Acquires RSA Lighting

Cooper Industries Ltd., Houston, has acquired RSA Lighting, a Chatsworth, Calif.-based privately held manufacturer of specification and commercial grade lighting fixtures.

RSA's product line includes architectural ceiling-mounted downlighting for recessed applications, particularly applicable for boutique retail and high-end residential uses. RSA will become part of the Cooper Lighting division of Cooper Industries.

"The acquisition of RSA builds on our strategy to expand the architectural product line of our Cooper Lighting division," said H. John Riley Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cooper Industries. "We look forward to being able to use Cooper Lighting's marketing and sales network to increase sales of RSA products and further expand Cooper Lighting's participation and growth in these key lighting markets."