Eaton donates $19,000 to Wee Care

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced a “Powering Communities Grants” totaling $19,350 to support Wee Care Learning Center in the Van Wert area.

The donation will be used to purchase 36 new infant/toddler cribs. The new cribs were needed to meet updated guidelines by The Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Building on Eaton’s tradition of corporate citizenship, the company’s “Powering Communities Grants” help improve the quality of life in communities where Eaton employees live and work.

“Eaton is proud to support organizations that provide a variety of services and educational opportunities for citizens and students in our region,” said Carey Welker, plant manager, Eaton’s Van Wert facility. “We continue to encourage community involvement and believe that doing so creates healthy, sustainable communities and business facilities.”

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, 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 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.