Rockwell Automation to Host Investor Conference

MILWAUKEE--Dec. 2, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. will host its annual investor conference today in New York. President and CEO Keith Nosbusch and Chief Financial Officer James Gelly will discuss company objectives, market dynamics and longer-term strategies. The company will reiterate that it expects fiscal 2005 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $2.15 to $2.25, consistent with prior guidance.

The presentation will be webcast beginning at approximately 12:20 p.m. Eastern Time and will be available on the company's website at www.rockwellautomation.com.

Rockwell Automation is a leading global 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 services, Dodge(R) mechanical power transmission products, Reliance Electric(TM) motors and drives, and Rockwell Software(R) factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.