Eaton launches Asia-Pacific Vehicle Technical Center in Shanghai

Eaton has announced the opening of its Vehicle Group Asia-Pacific Technical Center in Shanghai. The new technical center will drive the development and product localization strategy of energy-efficient vehicle power management solutions for the Chinese and regional markets.
Eaton Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Alexander M. Cutler was in Shanghai to preside over the opening of the new technical center.

“The opening of the new technical center enables Eaton to better serve the high-growth Asia- Pacific markets by bringing the innovative and energy-saving solutions closer to our customers. Today, we also underscore our long-term commitment to China, which has been a major growth market for Eaton and continues to be of great strategic importance,” Cutler said.

With a $3.3-million investment, the new technical center occupies 1,200 sq. mtr. with seven major labs. This facility will further strengthen the local testing and development resources of Eaton’s Vehicle Group, and significantly upgrade its ability to work with the customers in the development of new engine platforms and efficient solutions in support of the largest passenger and commercial vehicle market in the world.

Underscoring Eaton’s sustainability commitment, the company officially issued its China
Sustainability Report for 2013. It is Eaton’s sixth annual sustainability report in China since 2008, detailing major progress achieved in areas such as environment, health and safety performance, employee engagement and community enrichment. By sharing Eaton’s customer initiatives in supporting China’s sustainable urbanization, the report also showcases the latest energy-efficient innovations in areas such as buildings, transportation, data centers and lighting.