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Eaton completes acquisition of Ultra PCS Limited, expanding capabilities and solutions for next-generation aerospace and defense markets

23/01/2026

Press releaseIssued by Eaton Ltd..

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it has completed the acquisition of Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group. Ultra PCS’s innovative solutions for safety and mission critical aerospace systems supplement Eaton’s portfolio for both military and civilian aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid $1.55 billion for Ultra PCS.

“With trusted products and innovative technology tailored to critical aerospace platforms, the addition of Ultra PCS enhances our mission systems offerings and strengthens our ability to support customers with the next generation of aerospace solutions,” said Pete Denk, president and chief operating officer, Industrial Sector. “We welcome the Ultra PCS team to Eaton, and look forward to expanding and scaling our complementary capabilities in fast-growing defense and commercial markets.”

Ultra PCS Limited, headquartered in Cheltenham, U.K. and with operations in the U.K. and U.S., produces electronic controls, sensing products, stores ejection and data processing solutions, enabling mission success for global aerospace customers in the air and on the ground. Ultra PCS estimates 2025 sales of approximately $240 million. Eaton expects Ultra PCS’s strong growth position on high-margin business to be accretive to its Aerospace sector.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

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