Keith Nosbusch, who has worked for Rockwell Automation most of his working life, and is now CEO took us on a tour of the "new and improved" Rockwell Automation. "We have always had a strong customer focus," he said, "but now we have a customer-centric culture." Apparently, a focus is not as good as a culture. And he may be right. It may be the difference between hunters and … [Read more...] about Nosbusch on the New Rockwell
Next UP: Bill Taylor from Mercedes-Benz
Following John Engler is a hard act... but Bill Taylor did well. He is CEO of Mercedes-Benz US-International, a division of DaimlerChrysler. They are rolling out the new R-class (which several wags have noted bears a startling resemblance to the Chrysler Pacifica...although I am assured that they don't share any parts...)and we can all see one and buy one tomorrow at Automation … [Read more...] about Next UP: Bill Taylor from Mercedes-Benz
Engler Calls for National Energy Policy
The hurricanes exposed a serious weakness-- US enery supply is fragile and is easily broken, according to former Michigan governor John Engler. Huge effects are expected on the economy as the energy weakness of the USA washes through the economic situation.The consumer price index has already jumped over 5 percent... Dow's energy cost has exceeded 50 percent of revenue... China … [Read more...] about Engler Calls for National Energy Policy
Matt Gonring's intro
This is the seventh annual media event...and the first time foreign journalists are more than domestic ones (50 to 30)and the first that is being simulcast on the web. Gov. Engler will lead off... More later: Walt Walt Boyes BlackBerry service provided by Nextel … [Read more...] about Matt Gonring's intro
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION FAIR
Manufacturing Perspectives Every year on the day before Automation Fair (kinda like the day before Christmas, see) Rockwell holds a media day. This year, they've gotten former governor John Engler, who is now president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers for what Rockwell chief marketeer, John. Bernardin, calls "a major policy address." Regular readers will be … [Read more...] about ROCKWELL AUTOMATION FAIR
