Eaton Presents the 2003 Woodward Dream Cruise

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 1, 20031, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it is honored once again to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Woodward Dream Cruise on August 16, 2003. From around the country, automotive enthusiasts gather in The Motor City, to view thousands of musclecars, classics, customs and other unique vehicles as they celebrate the tradition of cruising Detroit's renowned Woodward Avenue.

Eaton is the ideal sponsor for this event, having provided major components and systems to the automotive industry for over 90 years. Eaton has been the major sponsor of the Woodward Dream Cruise since 1999.

The cruise runs along a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue, the famous Detroit boulevard where the first car in North America was driven in 1896, and where "cruisers" showcased their cars in the '50s and '60s. The event runs through the communities of Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham and Pontiac.

Eaton, the world's largest producer of superchargers and engine valves, is a leading provider of automotive engine air management and fuel economy systems. Eaton's automotive business also supplies market-leading locking differentials, mirror controls, and transmission control modules for improved performance and fuel economy. For more information about Eaton's automotive products and businesses, visit www.automotive.eaton.com.

Eaton Corporation is a global diversified industrial manufacturer with 2002 sales of $7.2 billion that is a leader in fluid power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management and fuel economy; and intelligent systems for fuel economy and safety in trucks. Eaton has 51,000 employees and sells products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.