Date

June 2, 2008

Eaton To Participate In KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive And Transportation Conference On June 5

CLEVELAND…Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference on June 5 in Boston, Mass. The purpose of the Eaton presentation is to discuss the company’s business prospects with securities analysts and institutional investors.

Related materials will be available on www.eaton.com.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; hydraulics, fuel and pneumatic systems for commercial and military aircraft; 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 79,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.

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Kelly Jasko
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