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.