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INTERACTION POST EXCON 2019

Our products are Robust, Reliable and Effi cient

Eaton today is a leading player with 8 manufacturing facilities and an innovation centre in India. The
company recently launched 4 new hydraulics products which are Robust, Reliable and Efficient power
management technologies for the construction segment at EXCON 2019. In an exclusive interview with
CONSTRUCTION OPPORUNITIES, SHANDAR ALAM, MD, VEHICLE & HYDRAULICS – INDIA, EATON speaks
about his company, the product launches, smart technology in machines and a lot more.

Can you give us an overview of your company? Currently we have 8 manufacturing plants and 1 innovation center
Eaton is a global leader in power management with strong with 1900 plus engineers.
businesses in attractive global markets. We provide energy- In R&D only, globally we have over 10,000 engineers and among
efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage them around 1900 are in India. this really helps to support our
electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, India growth story. Our teams are focused on new products
safely and sustainably. Our solutions and technologies help solve and technology- safety, make them more energy efficient and
the world’s toughest power management challenges. We are contribute to the environment and finally the intelligent and
focused on helping our customers do more with less – through connectivity. Our products are intelligent and are connected. They
– smarter use of energy, access to greater strength and control, generate lot of analytics that help the customers to improve the
and reduced fuel usage and emissions. We have approximately efficiency and cost position.
100,000 employees and we sell products to customers in more
than 175 countries.
How has EXCON 2019 been for Eaton India?
Globally, Eaton is a $21.6 billion company. India for Eaton is a EXCON is one of the largest congregations for players from the
strategic business focused country for the future growth. Over construction equipment and construction technology industry in
a period of time we have been investing significantly in India. India. Platforms like these are instrumental in enabling businesses to

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