Writing About Eaton
Writing about Eaton? This section is designed to make that job easier. The following reference material contains useful information on how to properly cite the company and its various components. For additional guidance, please contact Scott Schroeder at (440) 523-5150, Ann Marie Halal at (440) 523-4418 or Holly Mueller at (440) 523-5365.
The Eaton Summary
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; 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.
For a more detailed description of the company, view Our Company Information.
Our Financial Reporting Structure
Eaton is structured according to its five main business segments:
There are references to Eaton's business segments in all its quarterly and annual reports. For more information about the company's business segments and their financial results, view Eaton's latest Annual Report.
There are references to Eaton's groups in news releases about personnel appointments and changes to organizational structure. For more information about the company, visit the Our Company section.
Our Product and Service Brands
Eaton markets a number of products and services with unique brand names (the following is a partial list):
These legally registered trademarks are typically used only as adjectives modifying relevant nouns. For example, "Eaton today said its Golf Pride business introduced a new line of rubber golf grips that is the choice of professionals worldwide."
Subsidiaries of Eaton
Eaton Corporation is the legal name of the Cleveland-based business entity traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ETN). Eaton Corporation has majority-owned subsidiaries around the globe. When reporting on the company, it is rarely necessary or appropriate to refer to the legal entity name of those subsidiaries. It is usually appropriate to instead refer to Eaton Corporation or simply Eaton.
Use of the Eaton Logo
The Eaton logomark is a registered trademark of Eaton Corporation. For permission to use the logo and for access to reproducible artwork, please visit Media Contacts to find the appropriate media contact.
The Eaton Summary
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; 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.
For a more detailed description of the company, view Our Company Information.
Our Financial Reporting Structure
Eaton is structured according to its five main business segments:
- Electrical
- Hydraulics
- Aerospace
- Truck
- Automotive
There are references to Eaton's business segments in all its quarterly and annual reports. For more information about the company's business segments and their financial results, view Eaton's latest Annual Report.
There are references to Eaton's groups in news releases about personnel appointments and changes to organizational structure. For more information about the company, visit the Our Company section.
Our Product and Service Brands
Eaton markets a number of products and services with unique brand names (the following is a partial list):
- Aeroquip
- Airflex
- Argo-Tech
- Bill
- Boston
- Char-Lynn
- Electrical Engineering Services & Systems
- Challenger
- Cooper
- Durant
- Elek
- Fuller
- Golf Pride
- Heinemann
- Holec
- Home Automation
- Hydro-Line
- MEM
- Powerware
- Sterer
- Synflex
- Tabula
- Tedeco
- Vickers
- VORAD
- Weatherhead
These legally registered trademarks are typically used only as adjectives modifying relevant nouns. For example, "Eaton today said its Golf Pride business introduced a new line of rubber golf grips that is the choice of professionals worldwide."
Subsidiaries of Eaton
Eaton Corporation is the legal name of the Cleveland-based business entity traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ETN). Eaton Corporation has majority-owned subsidiaries around the globe. When reporting on the company, it is rarely necessary or appropriate to refer to the legal entity name of those subsidiaries. It is usually appropriate to instead refer to Eaton Corporation or simply Eaton.
Use of the Eaton Logo
The Eaton logomark is a registered trademark of Eaton Corporation. For permission to use the logo and for access to reproducible artwork, please visit Media Contacts to find the appropriate media contact.