Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group and eMobility businesses are continuing their expansion into Europe, with the establishment of a new office and research center in Karlsruhe, Germany. This expansion will complement existing engineering and manufacturing sites in Montrottier, France, and Tczew, Poland. The new office in Karlsruhe will serve as a base for customer interaction and engineering service for Eaton's Vehicle Group and eMobility customers in the region.

The facility will include a new laboratory that enables rapid turnaround in testing Eaton's latest eMobility products. This location will also host Vehicle Group employees from varying product lines and functions, ensuring an integrated approach and alignment with customers across the region. Eaton is also expanding and upgrading its engineering and manufacturing capacity across its other sites in the region.

In addition, Eaton's eMobility location in Montrottier is undergoing expansion to support the demand for power electronics and power distribution products for EVs in the automotive sector. Due to its location, the Montrottier plant serves both European-based vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, as well as global customers. Three new assembly lines will increase output at the facility up to four times that of current levels, and a new cleanroom will allow for testing in a sterile environment.

Eaton also will be adding engineering, manufacturing, and support staff to sustain increased production.