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Rockwell Automation Names Schmitt as Senior VP Human Resources

Business Wire, June 18, 2007

MILWAUKEE -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today announced that Susan Schmitt has been named senior vice president, Human Resources effective July 16, 2007. Schmitt will join the senior leadership team reporting to Keith Nosbusch, chairman and chief executive officer.

Schmitt with 20 years of Human Resources experience joins Rockwell Automation from Kellogg where she was most recently director, Human Resources UK and Europe. She was with Kellogg for 12 years holding increasingly responsible HR positions. Prior to Kellogg she spent eight years in consulting and compensation roles with Managing Decisions, Inc., Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Helene Curtis, Inc.

"Susan's talent management, change leadership and international experience in a growth company will be a great asset to Rockwell Automation as we pursue our growth and performance strategy," said Nosbusch.

Susan has a graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and French was earned from Albion College.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation, including Allen-Bradley controls and services and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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