HR Notices From December 6

Eaton Gets New Vehicle President: Cleveland-based Eaton Corp.  (NYSE: ETN)  said Monday that Kenneth F. Davis has been named president of Eaton's Vehicle Group, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Joseph P. Palchak,  who has announced his decision to retire at the end of June, 2011. Palchak will continue to report to Craig Arnold, vice chairman and COO of Eaton's Industrial Sector, and will be assisting with the transition in addition to some specific projects until his retirement. In his new role, Davis will report to Arnold and will be responsible for the company's automotive and truck businesses. Davis' current role as president of the Americas for Eaton's Vehicle Group will not be filled. Since joining Eaton in 1986, Davis has held management positions of increasing responsibility including president of the Americas for Eaton's Vehicle Group, president of the company's Light- and Medium-Duty Transmission business and vice president and general manager for Eaton's Clutch business. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University in Indiana and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. He will continue to be located in Galesburg. Eaton is a diversified power management company with 2009 sales of $11.9 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.Eaton.com.

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