Eaton has announced the recent inauguration of its Filtration Division’s first manufacturing, assembly and distribution facility in India, at Hinjewadi in Pune.
Inaugurating the facility, Mr. Richard Jacobs, President of Eaton’s Filtration Division, said: “India continues to be one of our focus markets. This new facility will further energize our efforts towards bringing Eaton’s industry leading filtration solutions to our customers in India.”
Mr. Nitin Chalke, Managing Director – India, Eaton, said: “Eaton is committed to growing its diversified presence in India and the new filtration facility is a step forward in this direction.”
The new manufacturing facility occupies an area of 6,500 sq. ft. The primary focus at this location is to manufacture Eaton’s Internormen filter elements with specification and distribution that support local customer requirements. The facility will currently offer element and filter assembly services, filter systems assembly, and customized filter element design and manufacturing.
With 2012 sales of $16.3 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; 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.