Date: February 16, 2007

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is now offering an express delivery program for standard Vickers™ and Hydro-Line® tie-rod cylinders.

Cylinders ordered through the new Eaton Express … there Everytime (E3) Delivery Program leave Eaton North American manufacturing facilities in just three business days after receiving the order. The program is available to Eaton customers and distributors worldwide.

Eaton’s Hydraulics Operations developed the E3 Program in response to the increased need to react quickly when customers need cylinder replacements. By combining lessons learned in a pilot program, along with its proven capabilities in cylinder production, Eaton now offers full-scale, express delivery service, with response times that are among the best in the marketplace.

Eaton’s Vickers and Hydro-Line tie-rod cylinders included in the E3 program include National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) hydraulic, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/NFPA hydraulic/pneumatic and aluminum pneumatic styles. Size range includes cylinders up to 6 inches in bore, with any stroke size and with virtually any of Eaton’s popular options.

Hydro-Line cylinders included in the E3 Program are listed in Bulletin H-CYOV-MS001-E, available at http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/pdfs/H-CYOV-MS001-E.pdf. Vickers cylinders included in the E3 Program are listed in Bulletin V-CYOV-MS001-E, available at http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/pdfs/V-CYOV-MS001-E.pdf.

Eaton’s Hydraulics Operations is a business segment of Eaton’s Fluid Power Group. 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 and industrial applications. Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment. Eaton’s Hydraulics Operations provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Aeroquip®, Boston®, Char-Lynn®, Eaton®, Hydro-Line®, Vickers® and Weatherhead®. For more information, visit www.hydraulics.eaton.com.

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 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.