Date: July 31, 2007

Eaton Names SengKuang Chew Asian Operations Manager – Golf Grip Business Unit

Laurinburg, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that SengKuang (SK) Chew has been named Asian operations manager for the Golf Grip Business Unit, effective Aug. 1. In this role, he will be responsible for the Golf Grip Business Unit operations across Asia. Chew will report to Jeff Fiorini, general manager – Golf Grip Business Unit.

Chew joined Eaton in 2004 as the Asia Pacific supply chain management and operations director for the Fluid Power Group’s Hydraulics Division. Before joining Eaton, Chew was senior director with Seagate Technology International. He holds a bachelor of science in electrical and electronic engineering from the National University of Singapore and a master’s in industrial engineering, operations management and logistics from the National University of Singapore.

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 62,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

Contact: J Jeff Fiorini, GM Golf Grip Business Unit