Electric motor firm adds production line Nov 19, 2009
Baldor bought the Athens plant from Rockwell Automation Inc. in January 2007. The previous year, Rockwell reported the Athens site employed about 500 workers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
United Way campaign trails projections Nov 18, 2009
However, increased needs demand an increased goal, said Keith Nosbusch, chief executive officer of Rockwell Automation and 2009 United Way community campaign co-chair. The recent slowdown makes us cautious but optimistic. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Production in U.S. Probably Rose for Fourth Month as Factories Spur Growth Nov 17, 2009
Factories have stopped whittling down inventories and are more comfortable spending, said , chief executive officer at Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee-based maker of factory-automation software. Manufacturing is running slightly stronger than what it was in our second and third quarters, he said on a conference call last week. (Bloomberg)
Stock futures point to gains after G20 Nov 9, 2009
On the earnings front, Electronic Arts (ERTS.O), Tesoro Corp. (TSO.N) and Rockwell Automation (ROK.N) featured among the few companies due to report results on Monday. U.S. stocks rose 3 percent for the week after ending Friday's session slightly higher, shrugging off government data showing the unemployment rate hit 10. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
City making big push for water school Oct 23, 2009
In addition to students who may take advantage of the KRM line, Colon said there are hundreds of Rockwell Automation employees who are potential rail riders. Rockwell is located at 1202 S. Second St., across from one of the proposed UWM sites. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Matching Gift Companies - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Matching Gift Companies Thank you for making the extra effort - and for your doubled support. (Clemsontigers.com)
Rock band reunites for Homecoming events Sep 30, 2009
Some four decades later, Horswell -- retired from Rockwell Automation as project manager in Information Technology -- is playing as much music today as he was back then. "My wife Barbara and I are both involved with The Singing Angels, which is a performing chorus comprised of youth," he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
For Once Those Analysts Are Onto Something Good: John Dorfman Sep 30, 2009
Sears Holdings Corp., Legg Mason Inc., Tesoro Corp., Rockwell Automation Inc. and Titanium Metals Corp. all have terrible analyst-recommendation scores. In each case, I see considerable merit to the stocks and would much rather be long than short. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Keep morale high for payoff Sep 15, 2009
Rockwell Automation also has enhanced its CEO communications program over the last year. Research shows that when employees receive clear communications and are aware of the company s strategies and values, they feel a higher reason for work, Schmitt said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Early signs of an industrial rebound Sep 13, 2009
- At the Rockwell Automation factory here, something encouraging happened recently that might be a portent of national economic recovery: Managers reinstated a shift, hiring a dozen workers. After months of layoffs, diminished production and anxiety about the depths of the Great Recession, the company - a bellwether because most of its customers are manufacturers themselves - saw enough new orders to justify adding people. (Boston Globe)
United Way effort focusing on basic needs Sep 11, 2009
The need in the community has never been greater, said Elizabeth Betsy Brenner, executive vice president of Journal Communications Inc. Brenner is co-chair of the 2009 campaign with Keith Nosbusch, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation Inc., and Stephen Roell, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls Inc. ... Five organizations are contributing to the Pettit legacy gift: The David and Julia Uihlein Charitable Foundation, The Brico Fund, The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, The Lynde and Harry... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
United Way announces $45 million goal Sep 4, 2009
This year's campaign is led by co-chairs Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, executive vice president of (NYSE: JRN); Keith Nosbusch, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK); and Stephen Roell, chairman and CEO of (NYSE: JCI). Campaign leaders say that gifts of every size will be imperative to this year s fundraising success. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Grainger Promotes Jeff Yin to Vice President and General Manager, Grainger China Sep 2, 2009
Prior to Huazhang, Jeff had more than 13 years experience with Rockwell Automation in the U.S., Taiwan and China, with increasing responsibilities in the areas of sales and product management, business and market development, and channel management. Yin holds a MBA from Rutgers University in New Jersey and a BSEE from Purdue University in Indiana. (PR Newswire)
Rockwell in line for major ethics award Aug 15, 2009
Rockwell Automation is proof that an outstanding reputation in the marketplace leads to long-term success, said Randall Hoth, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau ... I m proud that Wisconsin is home to Rockwell Automation, judged one of the world s most ethical companies. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Regence BlueCross BlueShield Cited for Project Management Excellence Jul 31, 2009
Regence shared honors with Cisco Services, the Australian Stock Exchange, Alcatel-Lucent and the 2009 winner, Rockwell Automation. The Center's annual is an international "showcase" for project management offices (PMO) whose excellence and innovation in project management have realized tangible business benefits for their organizations. (PR Newswire)
Rockwell Automation fiscal 3Q income falls 79 pct Jul 29, 2009
Industrial automation company Rockwell Automation Inc. says lower sales caused its fiscal third-quarter income to plunge 79 percent, but its profit topped Wall Street expectations ... Rockwell Automation: http://www. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Couple turn plans for funeral home into reality Jul 24, 2009
Rogers is plant manager at Rockwell Automation in Sumner, and he admits some people are curious about his career change. He says the couple's first child in 1978 was a victim of sudden infant death syndrome. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Venture Capital: Getting Past the 'Winning Company' Approach Jul 23, 2009
Another, Incuity Software, a maker of manufacturing industry software, was bought in 2008 by Rockwell Automation (). Communicating with IBM helps American River spot gaps in the market, and the approach works for other VCs and large tech vendors as well. (BusinessWeek)
Couple wed June 6 during 4:30 p.m. beach ceremony in Kitty Hawk Jul 1, 2009
He is employed as a district quality manager with Rockwell Automation. After a honeymoon trip to Negril, Jamaica, the couple now resides in Huntersville with their two dogs, Sam and Coal. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Harland Simon at Work in U.S., U.K. Pressrooms Jun 30, 2009
In another project in England, to be completed by late December, Harland Simon will replace Rockwell Automation controls on Harmsworth Printing's Goss HT press at its print site in Derby, while keeping the press in daily production. Harland Simon Prima 6000 control consoles and a Prima press-management and presetting system will replace three control desks. (MediaWeek.com)
READ: About the National Summit Jun 16, 2009
KEITH D. NOSBUSCH Chairman & CEO Rockwell Automation, Inc.. STEVE ODLAND Chairman & CEO Office Depot, Inc.. (USA Today -- Money)
Government aid needed to improve U.S. manufacturing Jun 16, 2009
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a global manufacturer of industrial automation systems and controls. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Powering Though A Slump May 16, 2009
Rockwell Automation Inc ... Other large firms in this space include Rockwell Automation (), a provider of electric motors and systems for automating factories, and General Cable (), a supplier of wire and cable products. (Investors Business Daily)
Part of Ark. tort reform ruled unconstitutional May 1, 2009
In his federal lawsuit, Johnson claimed a "starter bucket" built by Rockwell Automation Inc. powered on when it shouldn't have, despite having a safety switch. When Johnson tried to pull fuses from the device, electricity arced and caused an explosion, leaving his right hand burned and injuring his nervous system, his lawsuit claims. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Talk of Rockwell deal emerges Apr 9, 2009
Shares of Rockwell surge on takeover talk - The Business Journal of Milwaukee. for free extra services. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Rockwell to cut employee, CEO salaries Apr 2, 2009
"We're trying to protect as many jobs as possible in this recession and we want to treat employees across the globe consistently while still complying with their country's laws," said John Bernaden, director of external communications for Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK). Employees will be directed to take three unpaid days off for each of the final two quarters of its fiscal year to meet the salary reduction. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Weber Shandwick gets 10 Minn. PRSA honors Mar 28, 2009
Institutional Programs (Business/Industry): - Opening Markets by Tearing Down a Digital Divide Rockwell Automation with Padilla Speer Beardsley. Institutional Programs (Government/Nonprofit): - Minneapolis Saint Paul More to Life Minneapolis Saint Paul More to Life with Padilla Speer Beardsley, Tunheim Partners, Weber Shandwick. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
PCC Represented At Summit Mar 4, 2009
Other Polk County summit delegates were Steve Hawkins and Eric Dickinson, both of RWD and adjunct professors at the PCC Corporate College; Ruly Lopez of Rockwell Automation, who also serves as a PCC Corporate College adjunct professor; and Steve Kullberg, operations manager of Lake Wales-based Florida s Natural and a member of both the FLATE and BANNER advisory committees. The summit, which attracted industry leaders, educators and representatives of local economic and workforce development... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
IBM CXO Whitepaper: The 2008 Global CEO Study - The Enterprise of the Future. Feb 21, 2009
Industry leaders Cisco, IBM and Rockwell Automation have teamed to develop and implement an integrated manufacturing productivity solutionfrom plant, to enterprise, and throughout the supply chainutilizing industry-standard open technologies, and designed to provide superior business performance. Spare parts sales offer a sizeable opportunity for automotive OEMs that can understand their customers, optimize supply chains, improve collaboration and strengthen competitiveness. (IntranetJournal)
New business management degree at MSOE Feb 19, 2009
In addition to studying a wide range of business management subjects, the program requires students to participate in a professional internship at companies such as Apexx Marketing, Assurant Health, Aurora Health Care, Brady Corp., Direct Supply, Harley-Davidson Inc. (production and museum), GE Healthcare, Johnson Controls Inc., Metavante Corp., Rockwell Automation Inc. and Stark Investments. The degree is available to traditional full-time undergraduate students with flexible plans of study... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Control Engineering Feb 7, 2009
Tools provide access to isolated diagnostics and step-by-step guidance on connectivity, configuration and commissioning of Endress+Hauser instrumentation with the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system. Although an effective date isn t expected before 2011, mandatory minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors are coming to Europe in 2009. (Variety)
