What Is a Branch Automation?

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, dedicated to helping customers increase productivity and sustainably develop the world. Rockwell Automation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with branches in more than 80 countries and currently employs approximately 22,000 people.

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company's history

1903 On December 12, Linde-Bradley and Stanton Allen established a compression varistor company and began producing AB products. In 1909 it was renamed Allen-Bradley. 1904 The first mass-produced crane controllers (a type A-10 controller) were shipped to the St. Louis World's Fair for exhibition. The company then received its first large order of -13 crane controllers, valued at $ 1,000. 1917 Allen-Bradley employs 150 people and its production line includes automatic starters and switches, circuit breakers, relays, and other electrical equipment. Government orders during World War I brought the company's sales to unprecedented heights. 1918 Julia Bolinsky becomes the first female employee at the Allen-Bradley plant. 1920 On August 11, the first AB Sales Conference was held in Milwaukee. On August 14, the first employee event organized by the company was held in Milwaukee Grant Park. 1924 The octagonal logo becomes the company's trademark. Later, the word quality was engraved on the logo. Focusing on quality has become the company's century-old DNA. 1932 The Great Depression of the global economy has greatly affected the company. To alleviate the crisis, the company launched a special project to compensate employees for lost wages with stocks. This project has been in operation for a year. Allen Bradley ended up buying back all the shares at 6% interest. 1937 R & D activities in the early 1930s produced many innovative technologies and products, the most important of which were the spiral coil starter in 1934 and the thermoplastic resistor in 1935. By 1937, Allen-Bradley had the same number of employees as before the recession, and sales reached a record $ 4 million. 1943 During World War II, company employees actively supported the anti-fascist war, the first company-wide voluntary blood donation activity occurred, and actively participated in the Red Cross and women's military training. 1954 The Allen Bradley band and chorus team quickly grew into a professional performing group. In addition to holding repertoires like an afternoon concert at Milwaukee headquarters, the orchestra also performs for many companies and communities. In 1954, with the support of then-President Fred Loock, the orchestra began its first US-Canada friendly tour. A total of 12 such performances were performed. 1962 On October 31, Harry Bradley pressed the switch on the top clock of the Allen-Bradley building under construction. 1964 The famous Allen-Bradley building was completed and became the company's new office and research center. 1969 Allen-Bradley expanded production beyond North America. The first European production site, Allen-Bradley UK Ltd., was completed in Bletchley, England (later renamed Milton Keynes). 1972 On March 3, Allen-Bradley started to get involved in the inverter business through acquisition. in 1980 Ellen Bradley goes international. By 1985, international market sales had accounted for 20% of the company's sales revenue. 1985 Rockwell International acquires Allen-Bradley. 1988 Rockwell Automation establishes the first entity in China, Allen Bradley (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. the year 1995 Rockwell International acquires Ryan Electric. The combination of Allen-Bradley and Ryan Electric makes the newly established Rockwell Automation a leader in factory automation. The company also acquired ICOM's Automation Software Division and established Rockwell Software. Year 1999 Ellen Bradley's hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has become the headquarters of Rockwell International. 2001 Rockwell International is separated from Rockwell Collins and renamed Rockwell Automation. It is backed by the world-renowned brands Allen-Bradley, Ryan Electric, Dodge, and Rockwell Software, and has become an independent public company. Year 2003 Rockwell Automation, which has more than 450 branches in more than 80 countries around the world, will continue to work tirelessly to become its customers' most valuable supplier of power, control and information solutions. year 2004 -Rockwell Automation's double-digit growth in 2004 indicates that as a world-class industrial automation expert, it plays an important role in the development of China's industrial market -Nanjing and Qingdao Branches established -Keith Northbush visits China for the first time as CEO In 2005 -Double-digit growth in continuing business -Global launch of new brand image: "Listen. Think. Solve" (Listen, Love, Power) -The establishment of a branch in Chengdu, a major city in the southwest, marks a continuous investment in China and a commitment to develop in southwest China year 2006 -Zhengzhou Branch was established -Established Harbin Branch -Over 1,000 employees in China -Established global headquarters of industrial control switch business in Shanghai, marking a customer-centric market strategy In 2007 -Mr. Ou Ruitao is the general manager of China, leading the Chinese team to promote China's growth -Hangzhou, Jinan and Tianjin Branches established -Rockwell Automation Control Integration (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. opens -Rockwell Automation divides its business into two business segments, OEM and EU, and sets up regional OEM sales managers in four sales regions to promote OEM business development. Year 2008 -Rockwell Automation has so far established 25 sales operations in China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), and more than 1,500 team members are serving the Chinese market. -Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd. was formally established -Better serve the Chinese market 2012 -Rockwell Automation redefines the China business segment and divides it into four sales regions, setting up a new regional sales manager. -Rockwell Automation successfully acquired Harbin Jiuzhou Electric High Voltage Frequency Converter business. year 2013 -Rockwell Automation Names Ken Kofsky New Managing Director, Greater China -

"Rockwell Automation and Chinese University Encourage" Project

Project Introduction The "Rockwell Automation and Chinese University Encouragement" project was officially launched in 1998. Since its establishment, the project has made positive contributions in supporting China's science and education cause, promoting Rockwell Automation's cooperation with the Chinese education and industrial circles, and promoting knowledge sharing and technology exchange. It has also won the National Education Commission, Various colleges and enterprises highly appreciated and recognized, and in 2004 won the "Special Contribution Award for Donated Funding" issued by the Ministry of Education and the "ASEA Special Contribution Award" issued by the China Automation Society in 2006.

Since the end of 1998, through this project, Rockwell Automation has successively established automation laboratories in forty-four universities in China, forming a network of Rockwell Automation college laboratories, covering 19 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in the country. Hong Kong SAR. The forty-four university partners include: Central South University, China University of Mining and Technology, China Metrology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Civil Aviation University of China, Changzhou Vocational College of Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian University of Technology, Shanxi University, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangdong Vocational College of Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Hebei Petroleum Vocational and Technical College, Hefei University of Technology, Henan Mechanical and Electrical College, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Liaoning University of Technology, Nanjing University , North China Aerospace Industry, North China University of Technology, Northeastern University, Northeastern University Qinhuangdao, Qingdao University, Shandong University, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shenyang University, Southeast University, Southwest Normal University, Southwest Petroleum University, Southwest Jiaotong University, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin Vocational College of Metallurgy, Tsinghua University, Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Wuyi University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an University of Technology, Xinjiang University, and Zhejiang University.

In order to better help Chinese colleges and universities to strengthen comprehensive quality education, improve the ability of students to operate and use knowledge and skills to solve practical problems, university cooperation projects use various joint laboratories as a platform to connect academia and industry, and adopt specialization Management, focusing on the automation major and various laboratories to discuss the setting of laboratory courses, the design, development and production of experimental models, and to provide technical training and exchanges for business people widely. These activities have helped improve the level of automation education in various colleges and universities, on the other hand, have provided a good hands-on environment for students, and strengthened the school's own academic research and development capabilities.

During the cooperation period, Rockwell Automation provided content-rich training to university partners to ensure that the laboratory can keep up with the rapid development of automation technology and be at the forefront of technological development. At the same time, Rockwell Automation also provides annual scholarships and scholarships and certificates of excellence for students and teachers who have achieved outstanding results in industrial automation and related disciplines. By the end of 2009, Rockwell Automation had donated equipment worth about RMB 70 million to various university partners, and provided scholarships and teaching grants of about RMB 8 million, totaling more than RMB 78 million. Related donation activities are ongoing.

After years of joint efforts with various universities, the "Rockwell Automation and Chinese University Encouragement" project has achieved encouraging results. Advanced laboratories help universities to continuously train a large number of high-quality automated personnel with good theory and practicality, which has greatly improved the employment competitiveness of students. On average, more than 5,500 students study and experience the world's most advanced automation technology and equipment in various Rockwell Automation laboratories, including programmable controllers (PLCs), software, and automation network systems. Based on about 150 graduation thesis completed by the laboratory per year, and completed many experimental models with practical application value. Up to now, each laboratory has published more than 300 academic papers, translated about 6 million words of Rockwell Automation data and samples, edited more than 50 textbooks and experimental instructions, and assisted the Rockwell Automation business department to conduct Extensive customer training and academic research.

The "Rockwell Automation and Chinese University Encouragement" project is a long-term commitment made by Rockwell Automation to China's education and industry and China's economic development. Through this project, Rockwell Automation will actively return to society, support the progress of science and technology education in colleges and universities, and seek long-term common development with all sectors of society to build a harmonious society. ^[2]