Corporate Profile for Eaton Corporation, dated Dec. 18, 1998

21 December 1998

Corporate Profile for Eaton Corporation, dated Dec. 18, 1998

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Published Date:   Dec. 18, 1998
                                                                              
Company Name:     Eaton Corporation
                                                                              
Address:          1111 Superior Ave.
                  Cleveland, OH 44114-2584
                                                                              
Main Telephone
 Number:          216/523-5000
                                                                              
Internet Home 
 Page Address
  (URL):          http://www.eaton.com

Chief Executive                                                               
 Officer:         Stephen R. Hardis
                                                                              
Chief Financial                                                               
 Officer:         Adrian T. Dillon
                                                                              
Investor Relations                                                            
 Contact:         William C. Hartman
 Business number: 216/523-4501

Public Relations
 Contact:         Renald M. Romain
 Business number: 216/523-4736

Trading Symbol/    
 Exchange:        NYSE:ETN
                                                                              
Industry:         Electrical/electronics, automotive, transportation

Company description: Eaton Corporation is a global manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve industrial, vehicle, construction, commercial and semiconductor markets. Principal products include eletrical power distribution and control equipment, truck drivetrain systems, engine components, hydraulic products, ion implanters and a wide variety of controls. Headquartered in Cleveland, the company has 51,000 employees and 155 manufacturing sites in 25 countries around the world.