The company selected Peachtree City largely because a sister firm, Cooper Lighting with a staff of 700, is also based here. Cooper Wiring expects to hire a staff of 115 for its new location where the company's estimated annual payroll will be $6.5 million, brokers in a position to know tell GlobeSt.com.

The company makes wiring products, switches and plugs for commercial, industrial and residential use. Cooper Wiring Devices is a subsidiary of Houston-based Cooper Industries Ltd.

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