Rockwell Automation Recognized As "One of World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute

Business Wire, June 9, 2008

MILWAUKEE -- Rockwell Automation is recognized as "one of the world's most ethical companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, a think tank that studies business ethics and corporate responsibility. The selection process included reviewing the ethical and legal performance of more than 10,000 leading companies from which 93 were selected as winners by the Ethisphere Institute. Doug Hagerman, Rockwell Automation senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, accepted the award at a joint conference, Driving Profit through Ethical Leadership, sponsored by Ethisphere and Forbes, in New York on June 3.

"This award belongs to the 20,000-plus Rockwell Automation employees around the world who do the right thing every day," said Keith Nosbusch, Rockwell Automation chairman and CEO. "We all contribute to this company's strong record of corporate citizenship."

Rockwell Automation was evaluated on seven categories: corporate citizenship and responsibility, corporate governance, innovation that contributes to public well being, industry leadership, executive leadership, integrity track record and reputation, and internal systems and ethics.

"Rockwell Automation is commended for developing impressive and meaningful ethical business practices that distinguish them in their industry," said Alexander Brigham, executive director of Ethisphere Institute. "They embody the principle that ethical business practices are more profitable in the long run and serve the corporation's best interests."

"We're proud to be recognized as a global leader in ethics, sustainability and corporate responsibility," said Hagerman. "This award reflects that our company is performing at a high level on all aspects of the triple bottom line: economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social responsibility."

About Ethisphere Institute

The research-based Ethisphere Institute and associated membership group, the Ethisphere Council, are supported by more than 100 institutions and corporations. The Institute is dedicated to the research, creation, and sharing of best practices in ethics, compliance, and corporate governance among its membership companies.

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 brands in industrial automation, including Allen-Bradley[R] controls and services and Rockwell Software[R] factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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Doug Hagerman, Rockwell Automation senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, accepts the award at a joint conference, Driving Profit through Ethical Leadership, sponsored by Ethisphere and Forbes, in New York, on June 3.