Eaton Crisis Response Teams Help Utility and Industrial Customers Reduce Downtime

PITTSBURGH … Power management company Eaton is showcasing its expertise in building preparedness and response programs in supporting utility and industrial customers following unexpected natural and operational disturbances. Services provided through Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services and Systems team, one of the largest field service organizations in the industry, help minimize downtime and restore critical electrical infrastructures. Eaton will showcase these services at the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio from January 28-30, in Eaton booth #1137.

"Weather disasters and other unplanned events can have a devastating impact on people, property, production, and revenue," said Bill Miller, global marketing director at Eaton. "Our global network of experienced professionals can provide the rapid support needed to help facilities return to production safely and quickly."

With service offices located across North America and Latin America Eaton can quickly mobilize and coordinate the experience and resources needed to help customers assess electrical systems and develop a plan for restoration. Beyond helping customers build a proactive and robust crisis response program, Eaton is also able to repair or replace equipment quickly.

Eaton crisis response solutions for utility, commercial, and industrial customers include project management; equipment retrofit reconditioning and replacement; and the expertise to prepare for natural disasters and minimize unplanned downtime. Additionally, Eaton remote monitoring and predictive maintenance services can help customers foresee potential issues in their electrical systems before they can impact operations.

In the event of an unplanned event, Eaton provides an emergency service response line (1-800-498-2678) around the clock. To learn more, visit www.eaton.com/crisisresponse.

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services and Systems division performs energy-focused engineering, construction, and consulting services for a wide range of market segments, including government, health care, education, utilities, commercial, data center, industrial and other institutional facilities. Eaton provides a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system's lifecycle, including design, build and support. To learn more, visit www.eaton.com/eess.

Eaton's electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today's most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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