An introduction to Eaton

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

Once known as a vehicle components supplier, Eaton has diversified to include a broader industrial and commercial focus. Today, Eaton's businesses comprise four distinct segments: Electrical, Fluid Power, Truck and Automotive.

The Eaton Business System

The Eaton Business System provides the foundation for a high-performance culture through an integrated operating system. The Eaton Business System converts the power of many into the power of one Eaton, encompassing the core values, policies and processes used to conduct business and continually measure, assess and improve performance.

Our areas of business

Electrical
The Electrical segment had sales of $4.8 billion in 2007. The business is a leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power systems and industrial automation products and services. The Electrical segment provides customer-driven solutions that serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential and original equipment markets.

Fluid Power
The Fluid Power segment had sales of $4.5 billion in 2007. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile, industrial and aerospace applications. Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, civil engineering, offshore, marine, material handling, machine tools, moulding and primary metals.

Truck
The Truck segment, with sales of $2.1 billion in 2007, is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of drivetrain systems and components for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. In concert with its manufacturing and marketing partners, Eaton markets the "Roadranger System" – a complete line of drivetrain components and truck systems, including manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, driveshafts, steer and drive axles, trailer axles, tire pressure control systems and collision warning systems.

Automotive
Eaton's Automotive segment, with sales of $1.6 billion in 2007, is a partner to the passenger car and light-truck industry. Principal products include superchargers, engine valves, valve train components, cylinder heads, locking and limited slip differentials, sensors, actuators, intelligent cruise control systems, tire valves, fluid connectors, decorative body mouldings and spoilers.