Date: December 13, 2006

CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has donated $5,000 to benefit Friends of the Cleveland School of the Arts. The funds will be used to initiate an innovative new program in which students work with graphic design professionals to create print material and web content. Students will learn through in-depth work experience and their creative output will contribute to the promotion of the school. This program has received a $25,000 matching challenge grant from the Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust and Eaton's contribution is the first step toward realizing that match.

“Eaton’s generous donation is a real example of the company’s commitment to the community,” said Christine Bluso, executive director, Friends of the Cleveland School of the Arts. “We’re fortunate to have the support of businesses like Eaton that help sustain our work and allow us to thrive.”

The mission of the Cleveland School of the Arts is to provide training in the arts with a rigorous college preparatory education. The “Friends” create an environment that empowers children with the opportunity to achieve excellence through an arts education.

“We’re proud to be able to support the important work of the Cleveland School of the Arts and the benefits it brings to the students in our area,” said Teresa Outward, Corporate marketing manager, Eaton’s Cleveland location and “Friends” trustee. “Eaton is firmly committed to supporting the communities in which we do business.”

From 2001-2004, Eaton contributed $32,500 to Friends of the Cleveland School of the Arts.

Eaton Corporation’s World Headquarters is located in Cleveland. Approximately 1,000 employees work in Cleveland and the surrounding areas.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 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 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries.

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