Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has opened the Eaton Logistics Center in Indianapolis, Ind., for its truck components business unit.

The Eaton Logistics Center will provide a central location for the collection, warehousing and shipment of Eaton Fuller heavy-duty transmissions and aftermarket parts. The logistics center will also provide a central receiving point for parts and components from Eaton's suppliers, where they will be redistributed to Eaton's three heavy-duty transmission manufacturing plants in North America.
"The most significant benefit to our truck industry customers is on the aftermarket side of our business," said Jeff Romig, general manager of Eaton's Aftermarket division at the truck business unit. "Most of our transmission aftermarket products, including parts, kits and service units will now be consolidated, distributed and invoiced from one facility in a single shipment. That streamlined flow of product will mean rapid fulfillment, improved on-time delivery and consolidated shipments."
The logistics center began operations in September 2002, and will be in full operation by March 2003, with 140,000 square feet of capacity. The new facility utilizes state-of-the-art warehouse management, inventory and logistics systems.
Eaton is a global $7.3 billion diversified industrial manufacturer that is a leader in fluid power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management and fuel economy; and intelligent truck systems for fuel economy and safety.
Eaton has 48,000 employees and sells products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.