“This important strategic alliance is complementary from a portfolio, market and regional perspective, and we look forward to the opportunities ahead,” said William VanArsdale, president – Eaton’s Hydraulics business. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, sales organizations and distributors for both companies will continue to focus on their core businesses with the mutually expanded product range. Linde Hydraulics will continue to operate in these regions by providing application support, technical services and cooperation with major international customers. In North, Central and South America and in Asia Pacific, Eaton’s Hydraulics business will supply Linde Hydraulics products through Eaton’s comprehensive sales and services networks and distribution partners. Eaton will add Linde’s comprehensive range of high-pressure piston pumps, motors and valves to its portfolio, and Linde will offer Eaton’s medium-pressure piston products. The agreement strengthens product lines, market distribution channels and regional coverage for both companies.Ĭustomers worldwide in construction, agriculture, vocational vehicles, civil engineering, processing and other industrial markets will benefit from expanded access to hydraulic system technologies and services through the new alliance. Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) and Linde Hydraulics, a division of KION Group GmbH, today announced they have entered into a global strategic alliance. The following news release was issued in Cleveland, Ohio and Aschaffenburg, Germany Engine Valves, Lifters and Valve Actuation.Transformers, Regulators and Grid Automation.Military, Aerospace and Subsea Connectors.