Eaton to Participate in Vertical Research Partners Industrial Conference September 6, 2012

Date: August 23, 2012

CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in the Vertical Research Partners Industrial Conference in Westbrook, Conn. on  Thursday, September 6, 2012. The purpose of Eaton’s presentation is to discuss the company’s business prospects with securities analysts and institutional investors.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components, systems and services 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 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.