Eaton Announces Live Webcast of February 26 Analyst Conference

CLEVELAND--Feb. 1, 20047, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it will be hosting an analyst conference on Thursday, February 26 beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST and concluding by 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the company's business prospects with security analysts and institutional investors.

The conference will be available to interested parties via a live video webcast that can be accessed through Eaton's home page by simply clicking on the microphone on the left side of the www.eaton.com site.

Eaton Corporation is a global diversified industrial manufacturer with 2003 sales of $8.1 billion that is a leader in fluid power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management and powertrain controls for fuel economy; and intelligent drivetrain systems for fuel economy and safety in trucks. Eaton has 51,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 100 countries.