An Introduction to Eaton Corporation

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.

The Eaton business system

The Eaton Business System provides the foundation for a high- performance culture through an integrated operating system. The Eaton Business System converts the power of many into the power of one Eaton, encompassing the core values, policies and processes used to conduct business and continually measure, assess and improve performance.

Our area of business

Electrical – The Electrical business is a leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power systems and industrial automation products and services. The Electrical segment provides customer-driven solutions that serve the changing needs of the industrial, utilities, commercial, telecommunications, residential and original equipment markets.

Centuries of electrical engineering expertise

  1. 1886 Westinghouse engineers built and developed the apparatus that made alternating current the standard of the world and ushered in the age of electricity.
  2. 1893 Cutler-Hammer pioneered the control of electricity in 1893 and over the years became a leader in developing advanced electrical distribution and control technology.
  3. 1894 – 1908 Holec founding companies established including Hazemeyer
  4. 1979 MEM Established
  5. 1962 Founding Powerware companies are formed
  6. 1979 Eaton acquires Cutler-Hammer
  7. 1994 Eaton acquires Distribution and Control Business Unit of Westinghouse “One of the biggest acquisitions in the history of the electrical industry” Electrical fellowship, US Jan 1994
  8. 2003 Eaton acquires Holec, MEM, Bell and IRH Components
  9. 2004 Eaton acquires Powerware, leaders in AC and DC power protection
  10. 2007 Eaton acquires Phoenixech
  11. 2009 Eaton acquires Moeller

Our Team

Eaton’s focus is to provide and develop optimum solutions together with you for your project. We work closely with customers and specifiers on key projects to ensure a match between what you need to achieve and what we deliver. Our team of Sales and Project Engineers are experienced industry personnel who understand your special requirements. When you plan your next project contact us and we will provide support to you and your staff throughout the project’s phases.

Our areas of business

Eaton EnergyEnergy

Eaton is a key supplier to the Energy Market in Australia and New Zealand. Eaton holds preferred supplier status with a number of utilities for various products including LV switchgear, MV ring main units, test and measurement and fuse-links.

Eaton CommercialCommercial

Including High-rise / Government facilities / Public works / Data Centres / Hospitals / Universities /Schools.

In commercial applications Eaton brands excel in combining products and know-how into application specific solutions. From medium voltage distribution to automation. Products include Panelboards and Switchboards, Low Voltage and Medium Voltage switchgear, UPS Systems, Surge Suppression systems and safety switches.

Eaton IndustrialIndustrial

Including Petrochemical, Process, Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications. Eaton solutions support reliable and dependable power supply to the industrial markets. Innovative solutions provide added benefits beyond the product, from Medium Voltage and Low Voltage systems and components plugs and connectors.

Eaton MiningMining

Eaton’s product range include components specifically developed for the mining industry. This includes 1000V switchgear, connectors, safety switches, vacuum contactors, air circuit breakers, ferro-resonant power conditioners, enclosures, pushbuttons, MV switchgear.

Eaton OEMOEM

As manufacturer and supplier of a complete range of IEC certified components, Eaton has an intimate knowledge of its performance and operating characteristics. This depth of understanding provides an unequalled set of data to inspire confidence in the overall design. The full range of components for original Equipment manufacturers includes. MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, contactors, relays, timers, sensors, touch screens, PLCs, instrumentation, pushbuttons, indicating lights, selector switches, power factor.

Eaton has established licensed switchboard builders who use Eaton’s modular Low Voltage kit systems for the assembly of main switchboards, motor control centres and panel boards.

Eaton WholesaleWholesale

The wholesale customer segment is a key channel for Eaton in making products and systems easily accessible to electricians and contractors including availability of replacement parts for all Industry.

Eaton holds preferred supplier status with key wholesale chains and supports this channel with a dedicated network of Eaton sales representatives.