Jan 10, 2002 Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK - news) announced today the expansion of its machine safety product and R&D capabilities by acquiring Tesch GmbH, an electronic products and safety relay manufacturer located in Wuppertal, Germany. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"Tesch has a solid reputation for its product technology throughout Europe, and a passion for excellence,'' said Keith Nosbusch, president, Control Systems, Rockwell Automation. "The availability and credibility of the company's advanced safety relays, dedicated function monitoring relays, and other product technologies complement our safety growth initiatives and expand our current industrial component product offerings.''
Tesch currently employs approximately 60 people and occupies two facilities in the Wuppertal area. Rockwell Automation sees no management or location changes as a result of the acquisition.
Tesch will be aligned with Rockwell Automation's UK-based EJA Ltd., a global market-leading manufacturer of Guardmaster® safety products. This acquisition provides Rockwell Automation enhanced technical expertise for ongoing safety activities and to set new standards for machine safety products that further support customer requirements.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a world-leading provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation solutions, including Allen-Bradley(R) controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software(R) factory management software, Dodge(R) mechanical power transmission products, Reliance Electric(R) motors and drives. The company also is a leading provider of contact management technologies and applications that help companies more efficiently manage interaction with their own customers. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs approximately 23,000 people at more than 450 locations serving customers in more than 80 countries.
