Eaton Completes Acquisition of ACTOM Low-Voltage in South Africa

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has completed its purchase of ACTOM Low-Voltage in South Africa. The transaction was announced January 21, 2011.

ACTOM Low-Voltage is a leading South African manufacturer and supplier of motor control components, engineered electrical distribution systems and uninterruptible power supply systems. Headquartered in Johannesburg, ACTOM Low-Voltage had sales of $65 million during the last twelve months. The business has 490 employees and two manufacturing facilities in South Africa.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, 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.

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