Eaton Corp. Plc history, profile and corporate video
Eaton Corp. Plc is a diversified power management company, which provides energy-efficient solutions that help its customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company also provides electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; 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 drive train and power train systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. It operates through five segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, Hydraulics, Aerospace and Vehicle. The Electrical Products segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, residential products, single phase power quality, emergency lighting, fire detection, wiring devices, structural support systems, circuit protection, and lighting products. The Electrical Systems and Services segment consists of power distribution and assemblies, three phase power quality, hazardous duty electrical equipment, intrinsically safe explosion-proof instrumentation, utility power distribution, power reliability equipment, and services. The Hydraulics segment includes hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment. It offers a wide range of power products including pumps, motors and hydraulic power units; a broad range of controls and sensing products including valves, cylinders and electronic controls; a full range of fluid conveyance products including industrial and hydraulic hose, fittings, and assemblies, thermoplastic hose and tubing, couplings, connectors, and assembly equipment; filtration systems solutions; heavy-duty drum and disc brakes; and golf grips. The Aerospace segment is a leading global supplier of aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use. The Vehicle segment engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and supply of drivetrain and powertrain systems and critical components that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, stability, performance and safety of cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The company was founded on May 10, 2012 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.“
“Eaton History
Eaton Corporation – a 100-year heritage of innovation
In 2011, Eaton celebrated its 100th anniversary and a heritage of innovation and expertise that has positioned the company to answer some of the world’s toughest power management challenges.
This spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship driven by integrity and an unwavering commitment to ethics was part of Joseph Eaton’s vision when he founded the company. Since that time, Eaton has evolved from a leader and innovator in vehicle technologies to a leading power management company that also serves the hydraulics, aerospace and electrical markets. Our proven technologies and products play an important role in managing power in many things that impact our daily lives – from more energy-efficient buildings, cities and infrastructure to next-generation aircraft, cars, trucks and machines.
Today, Eaton serves global markets and customers. As we help customers to use energy more reliably, efficiently and safely, our values and strong culture of “doing business right” will continue to guide us toward building a more powerful tomorrow.”
*Information from Forbes.com and Eaton.com
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