Johannesburg, South Africa … Power Management Company Eaton today launched its first ever South Africa Mobile Tech Day, a month long exhibition to showcase the company’s solutions in commercial construction. The Eaton Mobile Tech Day is an innovative concept that combines expert analysis and demonstrative exhibitions to address customers’ power management needs. Seasoned industry specialists and thought leaders travelling the country demonstrating Eaton solutions, which are designed and built for functionality, sustainability and aesthetics.  These industry experts were brought in to discuss business issues face-to-face with long standing and new clients. 

The Eaton Mobile Tech Day launched on Thursday 14 April in Cape Town at the Riverclub Golf Estate. The exhibition will then travel to Pretoria at Kievietskroon on 25 April, Johannesburg at Wanderers Sports Club on 26 April then Birchwood Hotel on 3 May, the Vaal Triangle at Emerald Casino on 4 May, Richards Bay at Richards Bay Hotel on 11 May, Durban at the Gateway Shopping Centre on12 May then conclude in Port Elizabeth at the Humewood Golf Estate.

During this month long event, Eaton will launch the Dumeco DC switch-disconnectors which are industry leading innovations helping solar PV equipment manufacturers and installers gain a competitive edge within the increasing significant solar power market. These innovative products stand alone as cost-effective, reliable and safe solutions; they also integrate efficiently and easily with matched Eaton components into a continuous channel that transports energy safely from the solar module to the power grid.

“We are committed to ensuring Eaton continues to be the most innovative power management company in the region providing customized solutions that enable our South African customers to use power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably“ said Sumaya Abdool, Head of Marketing, Eaton Africa.
The Eaton Mobile Tech Day combines an exhibition floor showcasing the company’s power management solutions and products, including the recently launched Hybrid Inverter which is an energy saving and backup power system that allows for continued power during load shedding, alongside technical seminars run by Eaton’s leading experts from Africa and around the globe. These seminars will focus on key issues including safety and mains lighting, energy storage and safety evacuation of buildings in the 130 square meter two-story showroom. The aim is to protect people, assets and reputation for business continuity as well as lower business risk with on-time project execution and expertise. 

“The Eaton Mobile Technology Day represents another key milestone in Eaton’s 89 year history in Africa. Technology Days are one of the most important platforms Eaton uses to raise market awareness of the company’s extensive power management capabilities and we are delighted to host it here in South Africa where we can showcase our innovative solutions to our customers from Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, the VaalTriangle, Richards Bay, Durban and Port Elizabeth” said Neil Primrose, Head of Sales, Eaton Southern Africa, “We are tremendously excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic and fast growing market”, he added.  

Eaton continues to leverage its expertise and capabilities in Africa through its manufacturing facilities, its extensive distributor network and a dedicated team of over 900 employees across the continent to support customers and businesses’ in solving their challenges in the commercial construction industry through wide-ranging and world renowned products and solutions.

You can still register for the next event near you here.

Eaton in Africa
Eaton has been in Africa since 1927 with offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Algeria and Nigeria. With 300K sq. ft. of manufacturing space located in South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, Eaton offers a broad portfolio supplemented by “made for Africa” products and services. 900 Eaton employees and numerous distributors across the region are dedicated to the growth and transformation of Africa’s businesses.

About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company with 2015 sales of $20.9 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, reliably, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 97,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

Further press information:
Sumaya Abdool
Marketing Manager - Africa

Tel: +27 11 874 4308
Cell: +27 83 420 2648
Fax: +27 86 681 9302
sumayaabdool@eaton.com