Company History 1903
On December 12, Linde Bradley and Stanton Allen established the Compression Rheostat Company and began producing A-B products. In 1909, the name was changed to Allen-Bradley Company.
1904
The first mass-produced crane controllers (a model A-10) were shipped to the St. Louis World's Fair. Then the company received its first big order - 13 crane controllers worth US$1,000.
1917
The Allen-Bradley Company employs 150 people and produces lines including automatic starters and switches, circuit breakers, relays and other electrical equipment. Government orders during World War I pushed the company's sales to unprecedented heights.
1918
Julia Bolinsky becomes the first female employee of the Allen-Bradley Factory.
1920
On August 11, the first A-B Sales Conference was held in Milwaukee. On August 14, the first employee event organized by the company was held in Grant Park, Milwaukee.
1924
The octagonal logo becomes the company's trademark. Later, the word quality was engraved on the logo. Paying attention to quality has become the company's DNA that has been inherited for hundreds of years.
In 1932
The Great Depression of the global economy had a great impact on the company. To ease the crisis, the company launched a special program to compensate employees for lost wages in stocks. This project was implemented for one year. In the end, Allen Bradley bought back all the shares at 6% interest.
1937
The research and development activities that occurred in the early 1930s produced many innovative technologies and products, the most important of which were the spiral coil starter in 1934 and the thermal starter in 1935. Plastic resistor. By 1937, Allen-Bradley's employee base had reached pre-Depression levels and sales reached a record $4 million.
1943
During World War II, company employees actively supported the anti-fascist war, held the first company-wide voluntary blood donation event, and actively participated in the Red Cross and women's military training.
1954
The Allen-Bradley Band and Chorus quickly grew into a professional performing group. In addition to its regular program of midday concerts at its Milwaukee headquarters, the orchestra performs for many companies and the community. In 1954, with the support of then president Fred Loock, the band embarked on its first goodwill tour of the United States and Canada. Such performances were held a total of 12 times.
1962
On October 31, Harry Bradley pressed the switch on the clock on top 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 expands production capabilities beyond North America with the first European production site, Allen-Bradley UK Ltd. in England Bletchley (later renamed Milton Keynes) was built.
1972
On March 3, Allen-Bradley Company began to get involved in the inverter business through acquisition.
1980
Allen Bradley went international. By 1985, international market sales accounted for 20% of the company's sales revenue.
In 1985
Rockwell International acquired Allen-Bradley Corporation.
In 1988
Rockwell Automation established its first entity in China, Allen Bradley (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
In 1995
Rockwell International acquired Ryan Electric Company. The combination of the Allen-Bradley and Ryan Electric brands has made the newly established Rockwell Automation a leading company in the field of factory automation. The company also acquired the automation software department of ICOM and established Rockwell Software.
In 1999
Allen Bradley's hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, became the headquarters of Rockwell International.
In 2001
Rockwell International separated from Rockwell Collins and changed its name to Rockwell Automation. It is an independent public company backed by globally recognized brands - Allen Bradley, Ryan Electric, Dodge and Rockwell Software.
2003
With more than 450 branches in more than 80 countries around the world, Rockwell Automation will continue to provide customers with the most valuable power, control and information. solution provider and make unremitting efforts.
2004
- Rockwell Automation's business showed double-digit growth in 2004, marking 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 were established
- Keith Northbush visited China for the first time as CEO
2005
< p>- Sustained double-digit business growth- Launched a new brand image globally: Listen. Think. Solve (listen, pour your heart, devote your energy)
- Established a branch in Chengdu, a key city in southwest China The company marked its continuous investment in China and its commitment to the development of southwest China
2006
- Zhengzhou branch was established
- Harbin branch was established< /p>
- More than 1,000 employees in China
- The global headquarters of the industrial control switch business was established in Shanghai, marking a customer-centric market strategy
2007
p>- Mr. Oritao serves as China General Manager, leading the China team to promote China's growth
- Hangzhou, Jinan, and Tianjin branches were established
- Rockwell Automation Control Integration (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. opened
- Rockwell Automation divided its business into OEM and EU business segments, and established regional OEM sales managers in four sales areas to promote the development of OEM business .
2008
- Rockwell Automation has established 25 sales operations organizations 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 officially established
- To better serve the Chinese market
2012
- Rockwell Automation redefined the China business segment and divided it into four major sales areas, setting up new regional sales managers.
- Rockwell Automation successfully acquired the high-voltage inverter business of Harbin Jiuzhou Electric.
2013
- Rockwell Automation appoints Ken Kofsky as the new managing director of Greater China
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