KALAMAZOO, Mich. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and the Roadranger organization have been named Component Supplier of the Year by North Barrington, Ill.-based Idealease Corporation of North America. Over the past ten years Eaton has received similar recognition from Idealease on seven occasions.

Speaking recently at the 28th Annual Idealease Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., Dan Murphy, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Idealease, said, “Eaton has been honored a number of times by Idealease at our annual meeting. The company is committed to creating and maintaining powerful customer relationships built on a foundation of excellence and support. Their relentless pursuit of excellence in products and services is unequaled in the industry. They have proven time and time again to be committed to both Idealease and to serving the lease and rental industry.”

John Coll, vice president of sales and marketing for Eaton, said, “We are honored to receive this type of recognition from one the world’s premier truck leasing and rental organizations. Eaton, much like Idealease, is very much committed to providing all customers with premium service and product support. This award goes a long way in confirming that commitment.”

For more information on Roadranger® products and services, visit www.roadranger.com, where the latest product information is available, as well as service, parts and training assistance, 24 hours a day. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing +1-800-826-HELP (4357).

Idealease of North America has served the truck leasing and rental industry since 1982.  With more than 400 locations in the USA, Canada, and Latin America, Idealease is one of North America's largest full service transportation companies. Idealease offers truck leasing, contract maintenance, and truck rentals. The Idealease fleet numbers more than 45,000 trucks, tractors, and trailers.  Idealease combines the ability to service fleets of all sizes with the most qualified technicians and diagnostic technology in the transportation industry.

Roadranger is a marketing alliance of Dana Holding Corporation, Eaton Corporation and other trusted partners, providing a complete line of drivetrain components, systems, lubricants, safety products and service tools, including manual and automatic transmissions, hybrid power systems, clutches, driveshafts, steer and drive axles, brakes, tire pressure management systems and collision warning systems with adaptive cruise control. Truck makers, dealers, owners and service providers are supported by the Roadranger support team – providing specification assistance, training, service, parts and warranty expertise throughout North America.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2009 sales of $11.9 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 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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