Article: Rockwell Automation to Acquire Anorad Corporation

Strategic Move will Strengthen Rockwell Automation's Position in the High

 
 Growth Motion Control Market 

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation leader Rockwell Automation, a business of Rockwell International Corporation (NYSE: ROK), announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anorad Corporation of Hauppauge, N.Y., the world leader in linear motor-based precision positioning equipment.

The transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed this fall. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

"As part of our long-term strategy to become ...

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