Eaton Facility Recognized by Toyota for Superior Quality and Delivery for 13th Consecutive Year

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 16, 2006--For the 13th consecutive year, Eaton Corporation's valve business in the United States - U.S. Engine Valve Company - received Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.'s (TMMNA) top supplier award for outstanding quality and delivery.

The facility, a partnership between Eaton and Nittan Valve, is located in Westminster, S.C. The facility is one of four supplier plants to receive the Superior Award from TMMNA for both product quality and delivery.

"Eaton's emphasis on quality is a driving force in all that we do; and to be recognized by a company such as Toyota that has a similar commitment, is an honor," said Stephen M. Buente, Eaton senior vice president and president - Automotive Group. "We appreciate our relationship with Toyota and their efforts to continue to recognize U.S. Engine Valve's accomplishments and commitment to maintaining the highest level of quality and service."

Eaton, the world's largest producer of engine valves, supplied more than 12 million four cylinder intake and exhaust valves last year to Toyota, while achieving world-class levels of quality and delivery.

"Toyota views our suppliers as business partners and together, we have improved our efforts in quality, delivery and value," said Osamu "Simon" Nagata, vice president of purchasing for TMMNA, located in Erlanger, Kentucky. "Thanks to their outstanding focus for the past 20 years, Toyota has had growth and success in North America."

U.S. Engine Valve Company produces intake and exhaust valves for North American-based vehicle manufacturers, including Toyota. Eaton has a long history of innovation and expertise in valve train technology, resulting in innovations such as variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation technology.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.