Eaton awarded hydraulic systems contract for Emsworth locks and dams overhaul

Eaton was subcontracted by Joseph B. Fay Company (TarenTum, PA) to supply hydraulic systems and related installation services that will be used in the replacement of seven of the Main Channel Dam’s eight lift gates and gate operating machinery.

Eden Prairie, MN – Eaton Corporation announces it will be a key supplier in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rehabilitation of the Main Channel Dam at the Emsworth Locks and Dams on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is rehabilitating the Main and Back Dams at Emsworth, built in 1938, to ensure reliable navigation on the upper Ohio River. 

Eaton was subcontracted by Joseph B. Fay Company (TarenTum, PA) to supply hydraulic systems and related installation services that will be used in the replacement of seven of the Main Channel Dam’s eight lift gates and gate operating machinery.

“Eaton offers virtually all the hydraulic system components used in the civil engineering industry, which is an important, emerging market for Eaton,” says Kevin DuPont, Eaton product sales manager. 

“Providing turnkey support for the Emsworth project demonstrates our strengths and positions Eaton well to support global infrastructure upgrades.” 

Eaton will begin supplying components for the Emsworth Main Channel Dam upgrade in the third quarter of 2009. Anticipated completion of the project is expected in 2011.    
 
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