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explore the latest product and technology trends in the industry. This
year, our participation here exhibits Eaton’s commitment to deliver
Robust, Reliable and Efficient solutions for the construction segment.
This also helps in engaging and learning from the customers about
the new technology demand in the market.
Tell us about your product launches at EXCON 2019?
As the hydraulics industry adapts to ever changing product
and machine designs, Eaton continues to develop innovative
ideas and introducing newer ways to our customers be more
productive and efficient. Eaton’s X70 closed circuit piston and
plug in motor, Steering unit 5SQ, Eaton Spiral hose EC640 and
Cast Iron piston motor 743XX not only meet the emerging industry
demands but also deliver progressive design solutions to address
high pressure jobs and tough condition requirements at ease.
Distinctly advanced in terms of performance, functionalities
and capabilities, these new products are designed to address
the emerging technology needs of a range of applications in growth year. We, at Eaton are a diversified company. Our products
industries such as Construction, Agriculture, Mining and others.
do not cater to only the construction or mining sector. We are a
In addition to our wide range of hydraulic products for backhoe big player in the agriculture sector. We can say that in spite of the
loaders, skid steer loaders, compactors, scrapers, dozers, concrete fact that the construction market has taken a toll, Eaton India has
mixers, boom pumps, wheel loaders, commercial vehicles, performed considerably well. For us, the first half of the year was a
cranes, mining equipment, we also showcased our solutions good one. We are expecting next year to be a better one for us.
for excavator application, which include the main pump, swing Where is a technology heading towards in the coming years?
motors, track drive motors as well as hydraulic remote controls. The technology has grown considerably in the last few years. The
Eaton also showcased Robust, Reliable and Efficient power quality machines are digitally connected, more intelligence imbibed into
and power distribution products for varied industry segments.
it. Similarly, the machines are becoming more fuel efficient and
How was the past year for the industry and Eaton India? productive. For a company of our type, we bring out devices that
It is a fact that the volume of the construction industry is not like the make operation precise and the information can be deciphered
one that the industry witnessed in 2018. The year 2018 was highly with great speed and accuracy.

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