Eaton entered the Indian market in 1999 through the global acquisition of Aeroquip Vickers. Today, Eaton operates across 18 locations with seven manufacturing facilities in India, covering all key business verticals. The company has strategically positioned itself as a power management leader in the country, leveraging India’s strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities. Initial Expansion In 1999, Eaton acquired two hydraulic manufacturing plants in Maharashtra through the Aeroquip Vickers acquisition. By 2002, operations from Mumbai were merged into the Pune plant. The Eaton India Engineering Center (EIEC) was established in Pune in 2003, focusing on global product development. Over the years, Eaton expanded operations with support centers, IT services, and multiple acquisitions such as Powerware (2004) and Kirloskar Oil Engines’ engine valve division (2008). Key Milestones 2004: Integration of Powerware operations in New Delhi 2005: Launch of a global su...