Beijing, May 5, 2008 -- Rockwell Automation, a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, marks its 20 Years with a series of events held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing. This event consists of ‘Rockwell Automation’s Complete Automation on The Move’ exposition, ‘The Path to Plant-Wide Automation forum’ and ‘Celebrating 20 Years in China’ event in the evening. Senior executives from Rockwell Automation, global manufacturing leaders, industry experts, strategic decision makers and various media outlets attended the event.
Tom O’Reilly, Managing Director and Chairman of Rockwell Automation (China) Ltd, states at the opening ceremony of Complete Automation on The Move, that 20 years ago China started its economic reforms, and as world leading automation products and solution provider, Rockwell Automation entered into China market. In past 2 decades, we have been dedicated to help manufacturers succeed and grow by listening customer needs, applying the best automation knowledge, and solving customers' problems with the best industrial control and information solutions. We always believe that ‘You Win, We win’. Until now, we have established sound and tight relationships with Chinese enterprises, end users, channels partners, encompass partners, universities, design institutes, OEMs and suppliers.
We have been confident with the market and have been extending our commitment with consistent investment in China. To quickly respond to customer requirements, we have established 25 sales offices nationwide with over 1500 employees serving the China market. We are convinced that the most valued asset in our company is our intellectual capital, our people, since our every success might not be possible without each team member’s contribution. Without our people’s efforts, we cannot achieve any goals.
In the meantime, we have been bearing our social responsibilities in mind by engaging various community programs. Commencing from 1998, we launched China University Partnership Program, in which Rockwell Automation established joint automation laboratories with top Chinese universities, sponsored automation equipment and scholarships for students to support Chinese higher education. Thousands of students are benefiting from the University Partnership Program each year. We believe that the program will continue to have a great impact on further China future automation development.
Rockwell Automation has been placing much attention on environmental issues. To cope with government policy on energy efficiency, Rockwell Automation has been dedicated to providing China customers with world-leading energy saving products and technology. Rockwell Automation helps customers improve the energy efficiency to meet the national energy saving requirements, especially in areas of power, Water and Waste Water, and in manufacturing, etc. Also, by providing world leading safety products and technology, we help customers improve manufacturing safety, reduce manufacturing risks, and improve operation efficiency. For 2 decades, Rockwell Automation witnessed and contributed to the development of China manufacturing industry. And, our success in China would, however, not be realistic without everyone’s support including government, our customers and partners, etc. Looking forwards, we will continually to providing world leading products and solution to better serve China market.
Finally, I am pleased to announce that Rockwell Automation (China) Ltd. will consolidate the company’s resources in China including sales, distribution, R&D, management, finance and customer support to form a comprehensive platform to better serve China customers and market.
The Complete Automation on The Move expo featured product exhibits, technical sessions and interactive labs showcasing Rockwell Automation’s full range of automation products and solutions. Those on exhibit included industry-leading integrated architecture solutions, world-leading Allen-Bradley drives, safety products, intelligent motor controls, OEM components, Compact Machine Solutions and OEMax.
In the afternoon, The Path to Plant-Wide Automation forum served as an ideal platform for communication on automation information in the manufacturing industry. Global industry leaders and strategic decision partners of Rockwell Automation shared best industry practices, made predictions for technological development, and discussed the latest industry hot topics. Nearly 60 media and over 100 key Chinese customers attended. Moreover, manufacturing leaders, experts and strategic decision makers gathered to exchange views on current industry trends and critical global issues. Participants learned how to achieve plant-wide automation to fast time to market, lower the total cost of ownership, develop better asset management strategies and improve risk management. Finally, a consensus was reached that China’s manufacturing industry would benefit greatly from better understanding of global manufacturing standards.
At the evening event, everyone witness the achievement that Rockwell Automation made in past decades. Tom O’Reilly stressed that no matter for Rockwell Automation or the industry, China is a very important market and is playing a key role in Asia and globe. It is our pleasure to have opportunity to meet everyone today to review these results.
It is expected that Rockwell Automation could achieve much more in the future within in the greater country.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage for their businesses. The company brings together leading global brands in industrial automation that includes Allen-Bradley? controls and services and Rockwell Software? factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc., the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Capabilities in China
In China, there have been over 1,000 employees located in 25 sales offices (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) serving customers. Rockwell Automation has established five training facilities, one software development center in Dalian, two OEM application and development centers in Shenzhen and Shanghai, and manufacturing facilities in Shanghai. The company has been providing the industry with global, advanced products and solution, technical support and training by aligning with channel partners and universities.
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