NOVEMBER 2--Rockwell Automation has announced that it will establish an Asia-Pacific Business Center in Singapore, consisting of select business management, engineering, and manufacturing operations. The center will be fully operational by 2008.

"This move reflects the next logical step in the Rockwell Automation growth strategy to invest in serving customers worldwide," said Rockwell Automation chairman and chief executive officer Keith D. Nosbusch. "It will also advance the company's goal to achieve an international revenue target of 50% by 2009."

The center will initially be comprised of several business segments that are in demand in Asia, and highly strategic to the company's global growth. They include small PLC platforms, distributed input/output, component operator displays and component drives. In addition, a product-development center will be established there along with coordination of associated design and manufacturing partners.

Rockwell Automation is a provider of industrial automation power, control, and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI (www.rockwellautomation.com), the company employs about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

Wed Nov 02 10:32:00 CST 2005