Editorial

New challenges, better solutions

In spite of today's turbulent economic climate, some things do not change: Eaton® will always aim to offer ever-better products and services to its customers. Our ongoing brand strategy transition, whereby all company brands are being united under one strong Eaton brand, supports this aim by making it easier for customers to recognise our trusted name. The Eaton brand now also encompasses a wider product and service range than ever before – globally.

Our strive for excellence has also been recognised by external evaluators: Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting firm, has awarded Eaton the title of 2008 Company of the Year in Europe in the Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Market. The award is presented annually to a company that has demonstrated unparalleled excellence within its industry and exhibited outstanding management and consistent growth. The recipient company also has to offer high quality products and/or services and have a positive social and economic impact on local and national communities. Eaton was presented with the award because of the company’s combination of customer-driven initiatives, product-line innovations, acquisitions and geographic expansion.

We are grateful for this recognition and eager to continue on the same track in the future. At this time of increasing economic uncertainty, we want to continue to offer our customers products and solutions that help secure critical business assets at a time when no company can afford to lose business due to power disturbances. Securing critical assets gives our customers the confidence to face future challenges and tackle them as a winner.

From everybody at Eaton, we wish you a very successful 2009!

Anita Putkinen

Editor-in-Chief