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BIZCHINA / Companies Involved |
Eaton CorporationUpdated: 2008-01-07 11:56 Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 63,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 140 countries. 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. Electrica The Electrical segment had sales of $4.2 billion in 2006. 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 billion in 2006. 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, molding and primary metals. Truck The Truck segment, with sales of $2.5 billion in 2006, 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 $1.7 billion in 2006, 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 moldings and spoilers. |
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