PARIS… Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and Dutch Valley Supply Company have teamed up to provide Teflon® hose assemblies, couplings, ducting and additional fluid conveyance products to support a variety of U.S. military aircraft fleets. Dutch Valley Supply Company is a leading global provider of supplies and services to the U.S. Department of Defense and international aerospace markets. The agreement was finalized on May 16 and announced today at the Paris Air Show.

“Teaming with Dutch Valley creates a new sales channel that will optimize the supply chain and improve aircraft support for the U.S. military,” said Einar Johnson, vice president of customer solutions and services for Eaton’s Aerospace Group. “Eaton’s significant market presence with Aeroquip® brand fluid conveying products will help ensure that our military customers have the highest levels of component availability and service.”

Eaton is an industry leader in developing innovative fluid power and fluid handling components that offer improved reliability and weight reduction. A sampling of Eaton products to be furnished through the agreement with Dutch Valley Supply Company includes Teflon® hose assemblies, quick disconnect self-sealing couplings, swivels, ducting, bleed air ducting joints and a variety of fluid conveying products serving a broad spectrum of applications in military aircraft.

In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; engine and airframe fuel pumps; electric motors; aircraft door actuation, flight and flow controls; fluid, fuel and air delivery products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management systems; pressure sensors, seals, and fluid health monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, 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.