MILWAUKEE, November 18, 2003 — During the past several years, manufacturers have willingly adopted standards and processes to provide the safest working environments for their employees. In doing so, many have come to realize that adherence to standards has garnered additional—and somewhat unexpected—benefits as well. Clear financial benefits attributed to optimized productivity and running leaner operations are often directly supported by the standards and processes originally intended to boost plant floor safety. That’s no surprise to Rockwell Automation. The company has long been helping manufacturers better integrate their existing controls with safety systems, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership in contributing to increased productivity.
“For years, many manufacturers have assumed that safety and productivity run counter to each other,” said Elik Fooks, vice president, Rockwell Automation. “As a result, some manufacturers today treat safety as an obligation and assume it is a hindrance to productivity. But, as we’ve shown with our product development over the past two years, it is very possible—and very affordable—to implement a safety application that not only protects personnel, but also maintains or improves productivity.” The entire safety line from Rockwell Automation—from sensing devices and safety switches to safety-compliant controllers to consulting services—is built to global standards for high reliability, stability and quality.
This allows companies to implement a universal safety measure at plant sites around the world. The result is a more productive, more profitable plant with a safety automation system that can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing demands of manufacturing.Rockwell Automation offers fully integrated safety automation solutions that comply with IEC 61508 and NFPA 79 2002 to help companies make the best use of their resources and enhance existing safety programs. From risk assessments to product specifications to commissioning, Rockwell Automation provides a single, complete resource for manufacturers’ safety automation needs.
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® controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software® factory management software, Dodge® mechanical power transmission products, and Reliance Electric® 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 about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
For more information on Rockwell Automation safety offerings, please contact the Rockwell Automation Response Center, 10701 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minn., 55438, 800.223.5354, Ext. 1660.
