One facet of Cooper Industries' overall Strategic Sourcing initiative is a commitment to Supply Base Diversity. As a result, we focus on the development and inclusion of all capable material and service suppliers. Our primary objective is to identify the most qualified suppliers who can meet our price, quality and delivery requirements.

Through Supply Base Diversity, we enlarge our pool for innovative ideas and high quality goods and services, while providing economic opportunities for small, minority-owned, disadvantaged and women-owned suppliers.

Certified minority-owned suppliers are requested to identify themselves when inquiring about opportunities with Cooper Industries.