Rockwell Automation, Inc. (branded as Allen‑Bradley) is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Originally founded as the Allen‑Bradley Company in 1903, it became part of Rockwell International and later evolved into today’s Rockwell Automation. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial control and information solutions, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) such as the ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix families. Its human‑machine interface (HMI) offerings are led by the PanelView series, while motor control is covered by the PowerFlex line of variable‑frequency drives. Allen‑Bradley also provides a wide range of sensing devices (proximity, photoelectric, condition monitoring), safety components, and industrial networking products. The company’s FactoryTalk software suite enables real‑time data analytics, visualization, and seamless integration from the plant floor to enterprise systems. As one of the world’s largest pure‑play industrial automation companies, Rockwell Automation holds a leading market position alongside Siemens and Schneider Electric, particularly dominating the North American market. The company serves diverse industries such as automotive, food and beverage, oil and gas, mining, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment, helping customers improve productivity, sustainability, and safety.
