MENOMONEE FALLS, WI—March
21, 2006—Magnetek
Material Handling is pleased to announce the
formation of a partnership with Eaton
Corporation to provide sales, support and
service of direct DC drive systems to the
crane and hoist industry. These systems are
used in primary metal and foundry cranes.
Magnetek, the industry leader in AC crane
controls, will take exclusive responsibility
for the sales, design, manufacturing and
service of the DDC drive systems under it’s
OmniPulse™ brand name, while Eaton will
continue to design and manufacture the
drive, contactor and breaker components.
According to Perry Pabich, Vice President of
Magnetek’s Material Handling business, “This
partnership will allow us to provide DC
drive technology to facilities currently
using older technology DCCP controls,
improving their productivity and minimizing
their maintenance costs.” Magnetek Material
Handling provides a full compliment of
overhead material handling control solutions
including AC and DC drive systems, soft
starters, motors, brakes, conductor bar and
festoon systems, remote radio controls, and
pushbutton pendant stations.
Magnetek Material Handling is part of Magnetek, Inc. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MAG), Magnetek designs and builds digital power conversion and control products and systems for applications such as material handling, telecommunications, data management and alternative energy wherein reliability is paramount. The Company operates manufacturing and research facilities worldwide and reported total revenue of $242 million for its 2005 fiscal year, ended July 3, 2005. For more information, visit www.magnetek.com. Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion.
Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 59,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. |
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