Eaton expands in Asia Pacific with acquisition of Cooper

By admin September 12, 2013 10:41 am IST

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton hosted an Oil and Gas Technology Day in Singapore to showcase its newly expanded range of electrical, hydraulics and filtration solutions for the oil and gas segment. The next Technology Day to be hosted as part of Eaton’s oil and gas segment initiatives is scheduled in the 1st week of September in Mumbai.The acquisition of Cooper is the largest acquisition in Eaton’s 102-year history.  The powerful combination of the two companies is a transformational milestone that expands market segment reach, strengthens global geographic footprint and gives the new Eaton one of the broadest portfolios of products, services and solutions in the electrical marketplace.“We see tremendous growth potential in the Asia-Pacific region, and we are uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive component and service solution portfolio tailored for oil and gas applications,” said Gardiner Henderson, Eaton’s global segment director for oil and gas.Eaton brings a new dimension of expertise to help master the heavy-power capabilities and safety systems integral to uninterrupted operations in the harshest environments and to the maximisation of refining operations.At the event in Singapore, Eaton displayed a comprehensive range of customised solutions for the oil and gas industry in Asia Pacific that ensure optimised performance for lower cost of ownership and reduced complexity.The Oil and Gas Technology Day in Singapore is part of a strategic initiative – a series of events – to reach out to customers and users and enable effective market interactions across major regions and key customer segments.