100 Years of Exceptional Business

In 2011, Eaton Corp. is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This is a heritage of innovation and expertise that has positioned the company to answer tough 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 company that also serves the hydraulics, aerospace and electrical markets.

JANUARY 2011 - As a leading hydraulics manufacturer Eaton Hydraulics, a component of Eaton Corporation’s industrial sector, this year which promises to decrease machinery down time and improve production in the mining industry.

General Manager of Eaton Hydraulics South Africa, Emil Berning comments, “The power behind the Eaton name is what continues to drive industry to ask for the Eaton brand by name. Throughout 2011, consumers will find that Eaton is visible, working and above all, achieving goals for customers on projects specifying world leading hydraulics solutions.”

This is as part of the company’s new philosophy to provide value-added benefits to the end-user of its products. Eaton’s Hydraulics provides customer-driven solutions under product names such as Aeroquip™,  Char-Lynn™, Eaton™, Hydro-Line™, Synflex™ Vickers™ and Walterscheid™.

“Our hydraulics offering is aimed at giving customers the exact product, manufactured to exacting standards each and every time” Emil adds. He goes on by saying, “From hoses and fittings, pumps and hydraulic components, Eaton has proven itself over the last 100 years as the company, the product line and the expertise to partner business, mining and industry”.

Eaton’s Hydraulics is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications.

Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, moulding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment.