Date |
October 1, 2008 |
For Release |
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Contact |
Don Alles (269) 342-3311 DonAlles1@Eaton.com |
Eaton Names John Sczesny Business Unit Manager For North American Light And Medium Duty Transmission Business.
KALAMAZOO, Mich … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that John Sczesny has been named business unit manager – North America for its Light and Medium Duty Transmission Business. In his new role, Sczesny will oversee all business unit activities for the North American region, including Eaton’s Greenfield, Ind., plant operations.
“John’s knowledge of our North American customers and truck markets, and his sales experience will serve him well as he works to grow the business with exciting new products such as UltraShift® HV transmission and hybrid electric powertrains,” said Ken F. Davis, president, Eaton’s Light and Medium-Duty Transmission Business.
Sczesny has been with Eaton for more than 26 years and most recently was Director of Field Sales and Marketing. During his time with Eaton, Sczesny has held positions in Operations, Business Development and Sales and Marketing. Sczesny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University.
With 2007 sales of $2.1 billion, Eaton’s Truck Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of powertrain systems and components for commercial vehicles.
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Around the world, Eaton offers drivetrain components, systems and safety products, including manual and automated transmissions, hybrid power systems, clutches and collision warning systems with adaptive cruise control.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2007 sales of $13 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 81,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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