Eaton to Participate in Morgan Stanley Conference on September 9

CLEVELAND--Aug. 2, 20039, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will participate in Morgan Stanley's "CEOs Unplugged Industrials Conference" in Phoenix, Ariz. on Tuesday, September 9.

Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will speak for an hour beginning at 9:45 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (12:45 EDT). The format involves a question-and-answer open discussion with the CEO about issues affecting the company. The conference will be live and available only in audio format to interested listeners through the investor relations tab on Eaton's home page at www.eaton.com.

Eaton 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.