Date: January 16, 2007

SPENCER, Iowa … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has donated $5,000 to benefit Positively Spencer Youth (PSY). The funds will be used to provide forums and speakers to raise awareness and provide much needed information about the dangers of substance abuse. It will also help fund special events for students and parents along with printing literature distributed during events and other activities throughout the year.

PSY, established in 2005, is an organization with a mission to create an environment in the community that encourages and rewards substance-free lifestyles. PSY focuses on providing education and information for the entire community on making positive life-choices in an effort to change the current attitude.

“Eaton is committed to giving something back to the communities where they do business,” said Tara Hinderks, human resources generalist, Eaton’s Spencer location. “We’re proud to play a part in the positive development of the children of our community.”

Eaton’s facility in Spencer, part of the company’s hydraulics operations, employs approximately 400 people who produce hydraulic pumps and motors.

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.

Tara Hinderks, Hydraulics Operations, (712) 264-3300 office

Anne Monroe, Corporate Communications, (216) 523-4918 office