Rockwell Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, WI,
provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions,
reported sales for fiscal 2006 were $5,561.4 million, up 11% compared to 2005.
Profit was $607 million, compared with $540 million in 2005.
Fourth-quarter sales were $1,453.7 million,
up 9% compared to the same period last year. Profit was $165.8 million, compared
with $129.3 million in the prior-year period.
Keith D. Nosbusch, chairman and CEO, said,
‘In 2006, we benefited from strong end markets,
disciplined execution, and cost productivity. We delivered double-digit revenue
growth, increased earnings by about 25%, and expanded return on invested capital
by nearly 4 points to more than 22%. ‘
Control Systems
Control
Systems sales for the full year were $4,551.3 million, an increase of 10%
compared to sales of $4,123.6 million in 2005.
Fourth quarter sales were $1,188.8 million,
an increase of 8% compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. The effect of
currency translation added nearly 2 percentage points to the growth rate.
From a regional perspective, sales in the
U.S. increased 3% in the 2006 fourth quarter, while non-U.S. sales increased
10%, excluding the effect of currency translation. Growth in the quarter was
paced by continued strength in Latin America, emerging Asia, and Europe.
The Logix platform business grew by 12% in
the quarter.
Power Systems
Power Systems fourth quarter sales were
$264.9 million, an increase of 15% compared to the 2005 fourth
quarter.
Sales for the full year were $1,010.1
million, an increase of 15% compared to $879.6 million in 2005.
In June, the Company announced that it
intends to divest the Dodge mechanical and Reliance Electric motors and motor
repair services businesses that comprise nearly all of the Power Systems
reporting segment. The divestiture process is well underway and is progressing
as expected.
Outlook
Nosbusch said,
‘In fiscal 2007, we expect continued growth at rates
more in line with our longer-term growth trend. A strong global mix of business
and good momentum in Europe and emerging markets cause us to be optimistic,
despite some recent weakness in selected industries and regions, particularly
our traditional North American automotive market. We will also continue to
benefit from our maturing productivity culture that aggressively drives cost
reduction efforts to sustain operating leverage. The strength of our business
model and our ability to drive growth and productivity simultaneously give me
confidence that 2007 will be another good year for Rockwell Automation.
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