Rockwell Automation News

Posted Fri May 16, 09:32 am ET Posted By: Mario Ricchio Rockwell Automation, Inc. via Zacks Analyst Blog

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“Vietnam is potentially the next growth engine in Asia”

Some of Wisconsin's best-known companies, from Rockwell Automation Inc. to Oshkosh Corp., are lining up to do business in Vietnam, a country whose rapid growth is evidence that the economic success of China and ... via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

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“When you're a major player and you have a substantial amount of cash, everybody wants to know what you're going to do with it.”

Analysts have renewed speculation that Rockwell Automation Inc. is ripe for a takeover, as the industrial-automation company's stock hovers near its 52-week low. via WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire the Safety and Automation business of CEDES AG , a European supplier of safety and measuring light curtains, safety and non-safety optoelectronics, ... via F&M Magazine

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“The automation trends that customers have been dealing with for the last 20 years are the same trends that they want us to apply to safety”

Vendor regards safety as strategic aspect of automation design, as reflected in its recent acquisitions. via Managing Automation

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Yokogawa Electric acquired Analytical Specialties, a gas analyzer technology company. via Control Design

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“Having L&T as part of our partner network will help our customers use plant-floor data to improve collaboration and manufacturing performance.”

Mumbai, April 30 : US based Rockwell Automation, global manufacturers of industrial automation solution, said Wednesday it has partnered with L&T Infotech to develop FactoryTalk an Information Solution Provider ... via Newkerala.com

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“Our usual product development cycle seems to be 12-18 months”

Rockwell watchers like to see if any "outsiders" can stick with the company when they come in at a high level. via Gary Mintchell's Weblog

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“Cervenka founded the Phillips-based plastic molding company in 1964 with an initial investment of $52,000. Today, the company employs 1,600 people and tallied sales of more than $250 million in 2007.”

This Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story describes Cervenka's success: "Cervenka founded the Phillips-based plastic molding company in 1964 with an initial investment of $52,000. Today, the company employs 1,600 ... via Plastics News

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American Express and Delta Air Lines are launching new premium co-branded credit cards for U.S.-based consumers and small businesses called the Delta - 04/22/2008 - 06:08 PM WASHINGTON-- --The National ... via Business Wire

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