Date: January 24, 2007

LAURINBURG, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it has donated $30,000 to Hospice of Scotland County. The funds will be used to add additional beds to Morrison Manor, a project estimated at $1 million.

“There is a high level of employee engagement and community involvement at Eaton,” said Linda McQueen, executive director, Hospice of Scotland County. “They are committed to improving life in our community and that includes the important mission and services that we provide.”

Hospice of Scotland County was established in 1985 as a not-for profit agency. In 2005, it opened its six-bed residential facility, Morrison Manor. Since opening, more than 100 residents have received specialized hospice care at the facility.

For the past twenty years, employees at Eaton’s Golf Grip Division in Laurinburg have raised more than $2 million to support Hospice of Scotland County by holding an annual charity golf tournament.

“Over the years, Hospice has served many families of Eaton employees,” said Lisa Dickerson, human resources manager, Eaton’s Laurinburg facility. “We’re proud to be associated with this incredible organization and the critical work they do.”

Eaton’s Golf Grip Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of golf grips, with manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities on five continents. The division’s Golf Pride brand is recognized globally as the number one choice in grips among tour and recreational players, competitive amateur golfers, club manufacturers and club repairmen. For more information, visit www.golfpride.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.

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