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The company
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2009 sales of $11.9 billion. Eaton is an ambitious 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. Eaton is active in both the electrical sector and the industrial sector. Within the industrial sector there are 3 business groups, Hydraulics, Aerospace and Vehicle.
The market
In the hydraulics market Eaton is one of the 4 major worldwide players. The Hydraulics Group had sales of $1.7 billion in 2009. Eaton is a leading manufacturer of systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications.
Markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, machine tools, molding, power generation, primary metals, and oil and gas. The cylinders division focuses on 3 key growth segments: Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas and Marine. The (XL) cylinders are tailor made according to customer requirements.
