Date: August 21, 2007

CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Anita Miller has been named director – corporate development, effective Sept. 1. In this role, she will be responsible for providing strategic and analytical support to corporate and divisional management in the areas of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Miller will report to Dave Barrie, vice president – corporate development.

Miller joined Eaton in 2004 as an associate – development and planning, and was named to her most recent position of manager – development and planning in March 2006. Previously, she worked for Ford Motor Company. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio and a master’s in business administration from the Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan. She also holds a master's degree in engineering from The University of Michigan.

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.