Eaton Acquires Medium-Voltage Drive Business

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation, has acquired the technology and related assets associated with SMC Electrical Products, Inc.'s industrial medium-voltage adjustable frequency drive business.

This acquisition complements Eaton's already strong position as a manufacturer of medium-voltage motor control products," said Randy Carson, Eaton senior vice president and president -Electrical Group. "By incorporating this product into our power distribution and control assemblies portfolio, we will be able to provide our customers with a comprehensive solution to address their motor starting needs."

Eaton Corporation had 2006 sales of $12.4 billion.  ; Eaton has 61,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 ...

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation, has acquired the technology and related assets associated with SMC Electrical Products, Inc.’s industrial medium-voltage adjustable frequency drive business.

This acquisition complements Eaton’s already strong position as a manufacturer of medium-voltage motor control products,” said Randy Carson, Eaton senior vice president and president -Electrical Group. “By incorporating this product into our power distribution and control assemblies portfolio, we will be able to provide our customers with a comprehensive solution to address their motor starting needs.”

Eaton Corporation had 2006 sales of $12.4 billion.  ; Eaton has 61,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries.