W.G Eaton has a history stretching back into the nineteenth century when William G Eaton founded the company in 1860. The aim of the new company was to manufacture the world's finest quality flat leather transmission belting. William G Eaton succeeded in his aim and went on to establish a tradition of fine craftsmanship which continues to this very day.
When W.G Eaton was formed, leather was the key material. Over the years since, W.G Eaton has developed expertise in the usage of a vast array of raw materials and believes that the advice and selection of the correct material for the application, is a crucial element.
W.G Eaton as a company, has continuously developed and expanded it's product range and has become a world leader in heat protection and insulation solutions for industry.