CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation honored premier suppliers last month as part of its supplier recognition program. This year the company recognized 38 of its best suppliers, from which seven received top honors as the company’s Supplier Excellence Award winners.

“Together with our customers and suppliers, Eaton provides electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power efficiently, effectively and safely,” said Craig Reed, senior vice president – Supply Chain Management. “Top-notch suppliers, like those recognized through the Supplier Excellence Awards, help us ensure we are meeting our customers’ demands for innovative technologies and superior service.”

The seven companies receiving Supplier Excellence Awards are Automatic Spring Coiling, Gerdau MACSTEEL, General Bearing Corporation, Alco Manufacturing Company LLC, Insulfab Plastics, Cheil Electric Wiring Devices Co. Ltd and Summit Energy Services, Inc.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and 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 approximately 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.