You're joining a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. We're a global technology leader in electrical 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 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.

Eaton Business

As a diversified power management company, Eaton makes thousands of products for markets around the world. We are organized into five business groups:
Automotive, Electrical, Aerospace, Hydraulics and Truck.

Strategy & Direction

Eaton has transformed itself from a successful components manufacturer, into a global power management company that is one of the premier diversified industrial companies in the world … and we have a clear vision to be the most admired company in our markets.

At the heart of our strategy for achieving that vision is our integrated operating philosophy known as the Eaton Business System (EBS), which allows us to take advantage of the scale and leverage present in our enterprise. Whenever there is significant advantage to standardizing an aspect of our business, we will do so by developing and deploying a common goal, value, tool or business process. The sum of all those goals, values, tools and processes, aligned and integrated, is EBS. more

Signs of Growth

Eaton is a healthy, growing enterprise, well positioned for further growth. Our positive results are a clear indication that the Eaton Business System is working as we further improve our company. more