Eaton : OMNEX Radio Remote Control Wins Most Innovative Product for Concrete Construction Equipment at World of Concrete

PLEASANTON, CA - Power management company Eaton announced that the OMNEX TD3200 Remote Control with liquid-crystal display (LCD) was awarded Most Innovative Product (MIP): Industry Choice, Concrete Construction Equipment, at the recent World of Concrete trade show. The competition is held annually at Hanley Wood's World of Concrete, the industry's only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, showcasing leading industry suppliers.

"Our team has created a breakthrough design for OEMs and high value machinery builders who want to leverage wireless control to achieve greater safety and productivity for hydraulic machine operators," said Steven Toteda, vice president and general manager, Eaton's wireless business. "This prestigious industry award is a great honor and validation that we have created a high value, breakthrough product in the wireless machine control market."

The OMNEX TD3200 is a robust, next generation radio remote control designed for smooth operation and precise control of concrete pump trucks, transit mixers and other vehicle mounted equipment and mobile industrial machinery. The multi-function radio remote incorporates state-of-the-art design, integral two-way communications and industry-leading ergonomics into a robust and lightweight portable control unit.

The TD3200 offers a 3.5" transflective color LCD display that provides extensive status monitoring, diagnostic information and controls capability. Two-way communication delivers useful machine status information to operator via the display's exceptional graphics, readable in day and night conditions for increased productivity. Safety features include an operator alert buzzer, drop/tilt detection as well as sensing inactivity detection.

It has an ergonomic, lightweight design to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity. It further incorporates OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ FHSS technology to enhance range and reliability.

The MIP award program allows attendees and audiences of Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction and The Concrete Producer an opportunity to vote for the products they judge as innovative. A panel of industry experts reviewed and selected MIP Award winners. The editors of Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction and The Concrete Producer reviewed and selected the products based on the innovation they bring to the industry and selected the OMNEX TD3200.

Eaton's OMNEX brand is an industry pioneer and leader in developing rugged radio remote controls for heavy machinery and field operations. OMNEX remote control products are used extensively in mining and construction markets, as well as in applications that include vacuum trucks, truck-mounted cranes, lift trucks and material handling equipment.

To learn more about Eaton's complete line of wired and wireless products, visit www.eaton.com/wireless.

Eaton's Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today's most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.www.eaton.com.