Eaton Completes Acquisition of Medium Voltage Switchgear Manufacturer E.A. Pedersen Co.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has completed its acquisition of E.A. Pedersen Co., a manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear primarily for the electrical utilities industry. The transaction was announced Dec. 16, 2011.

The Omaha, Nebraska-based company’s products include metal-clad switchgear, power control buildings and relay control panels. E.A. Pedersen does business as Pedersen Power Products and employs about 150 people. The company is expected to have 2011 sales of approximately $37 million.