Eaton to Participate in the Vertical Research Partners Industrial Conference on August 3

CLEVELAND … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in the Vertical Research Partners Industrial Conference in Westbrook, CT on August 3, 2011. The purpose of the Eaton presentation is to discuss the company’s business prospects with securities analysts and institutional investors.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, 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 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.