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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation
(NYSE:ETN) has announced the creation of the Vehicle Solutions
Business Unit (VSBU). This allows Eaton's Truck group to realign its
VORAD(R) and MD(R) Tools Mobile Diagnostics product lines and
transform its business model from a component-based supplier to a
systems-based solutions provider. Future VSBU offerings will include
integrated diagnostics, safety and other operational management
solutions to fleets.
A key element of Eaton's Vehicle Solutions vision is a new product
development and sales agreement with @Road, Inc. (Nasdaq:ARDI) of
Fremont, Calif. - an industry leader in on-demand Mobile Resource
Management solutions. Through this new relationship, Eaton can now
combine its on-board diagnostic and safety systems with @Road(R)
Mobile Resource Management to offer a customized fleet management
solution. On-demand GPS-based location intelligence, real-time vehicle
diagnostics, shop management, wireless communication capabilities, and
other fleet asset management optimization tools can all be tailored to
fit the unique needs of any truck fleet.
"With our leadership and heritage in drivetrain systems, we bring
a perspective to this business and an understanding of the commercial
vehicle market that very few others can provide to their customers,"
said Roderick Jones, business unit manager of Eaton's Vehicle
Solutions business unit. "And the legacy of service and credibility
that our Roadranger representatives bring to the truck marketplace
makes this partnership work for everyone - especially our customers."
Jones continued, "This alliance with @Road means that fleets will
be able to monitor their vehicles in real time, schedule vehicle
downtime, monitor vehicle operational issues, and provide drivers with
enhanced safety systems. With the new solutions that Eaton and @Road
will bring to the marketplace, we will be able to better help fleets
optimize their performance, maximize their uptime and reduce operating
costs."
"By combining forces, @Road and Eaton are in a strong position to
fully leverage our respective strengths to jointly develop and deliver
advanced Field Asset Management solutions to the global commercial
vehicle market," said Leo Jolicoeur, @Road chief marketing officer.
"We look forward to working closely with Eaton."
Eaton's MD Mobile Diagnostics is a line of progressive diagnostic
tools, software and solutions for the trucking industry that helps
fleets customize solutions to their specific service requirements and
needs. The MD line includes vehicle link adapters, handheld scan
tools, PC diagnostic software, vehicle vibration analyzers and PDA
diagnostic software.
Eaton's VORAD Collision Warning Systems include forward, side and
rear radar sensors to detect objects and vehicles in the vehicle's
intended path that may pose a hazard. In-cab display units with a
series of warning lights and audible tones warn the driver of the
presence of these objects and vehicles. These warnings give the driver
added time to take any necessary action to avoid a collision. Eaton
VORAD systems are also available with the optional SmartCruise,
adaptive cruise control that helps maintain safe distances between
vehicles in addition to accident recording and reconstruction and
VORAD EVIMS fleet information management systems.
For information on Vehicle Solutions or other Roadranger(R)
products, systems and solutions, visit www.roadranger.com. To reach
Roadranger customer service right now, dial 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in
the U.S. and Canada; in Mexico, dial 001-800-826-HELP (4357).
@Road, Inc. is a leading global provider of solutions designed to
automate the management of mobile resources and to optimize the
service delivery process for customers across a variety of industries.
@Road delivers Mobile Resource Management solutions in three key
areas: Field Force Management, Field Service Management and Field
Asset Management. By providing real-time Mobile Resource Management
infrastructure integrating wireless communications, location-based
technologies, transaction processing and the Internet, @Road solutions
are designed to provide a secure, scalable, upgradeable,
enterprise-class platform, and are offered in on-demand software
delivery, on-premise or hybrid environments that can seamlessly
connect mobile workers in the field to real-time corporate data. @Road
is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and has a global presence with
offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on
@Road solutions, visit www.road.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.