Eaton Combines Automotive, Truck Groups; Joseph P. Palchak Named President of New Vehicle Group

CLEVELAND--(Business Wire)--
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced today
that Eaton`s Automotive and Truck Groups are being consolidated into one
operating unit. The combined organization will be known as the Vehicle Group and
will be led by Joseph P. Palchak, current president of the Automotive Group. The
new Vehicle Group will continue to report into the Industrial Sector, along with
Eaton`s aerospace and hydraulics businesses.

"As our truck and automotive operations continue to expand into global markets,
it`s critical that we leverage the natural synergies that exist between the two
businesses," said Craig Arnold, vice chairman and chief operating officer of
Eaton`s Industrial Sector. "In today`s challenging business environment, we must
identify opportunities to reduce costs, develop technologies, build global
capacity, and more effectively cross-market our products and solutions."

Palchak served as the president of Eaton`s automotive business since June, 2008.
Prior to that, he led the Automotive Group`s Engine Air Management business
since 2005 and previously was president of Eaton`s Powertrain and Specialty
Controls operations. Since joining Eaton in 1973, he has held numerous
assignments within its automotive and truck businesses. Palchak earned a
bachelor`s degree in business from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and a
master`s in business administration from the University of Louisville.

"Joe`s significant leadership experience and successful track record within our
automotive business, and his prior years in the truck organization, will serve
us well as Eaton addresses the challenges within the global commercial and
passenger vehicle industry," said Arnold.

Externally, Eaton will continue to report financial results for six segments.
They are: Electrical Americas, Electrical Rest of the World, Hydraulics,
Aerospace, Truck and Automotive.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of
$15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and
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. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

Eaton Corporation
Gary Klasen, 216-523-4736
garydklasen@eaton.com

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