Eaton Completes Acquisition of Chilean Electrical Manufacturer Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A.

Date: September 28, 2012

CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has completed its acquisition of all of the shares of Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. The transaction was announced August 28, 2012.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Rolec is a manufacturer of integrated power assemblies and low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, and a provider of engineering services serving mining and other heavy industrial applications in Chile and Peru.

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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.