Eaton world headquarters facility closed

Date: September 11, 2001

Cleveland, Ohio ... Eaton Corporation's world headquarters building in Cleveland, Ohio, was closed at 11 a.m. EST today as a precautionary measure in response to the tragic events of this morning. Eaton plans to reopen its corporate offices tomorrow. Eaton Corporation is a global $8 billion diversified industrial manufacturer that is a leader in fluid power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management and fuel economy; and intelligent truck systems for fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 54,000 employees and sells products in more than 50 countries.

Renald Romain

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