Rockwell Automation to Present at Electrical Products Group Conference

MILWAUKEE--May 11, 2005--Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Keith Nosbusch will be presenting at the Electrical Products Group of Securities Analysts Conference in Florida, on Wednesday, May 1, 20058, 2005. Consistent with prior guidance, Nosbusch will reaffirm that the company expects organic revenue growth of approximately 10 percent, excluding currency translation, and earnings per share of $2.55 to $2.65, excluding separately reported tax benefits.

The presentation will be webcast beginning at approximately 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time and will be available on the company's website at www.rockwellautomation.com.

This news release contains statements (including certain projections and business trends) accompanied by such phrases as "expect(s)," "will," and other similar expressions, that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the following:

-- economic and political changes in international markets where we compete, such as currency exchange rates, inflation rates, recession, foreign ownership restrictions and other external factors we cannot control;

-- demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products;

-- levels of capital spending in industrial markets;

-- the availability and price of components and materials;

-- successful development of advanced technologies;

-- the availability and effectiveness of our information technology systems;

-- competitive product and pricing pressures;

-- future terrorist attacks;

-- intellectual property infringement claims by others and the ability to protect our intellectual property;

-- the uncertainties of litigation; and

-- other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. , 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(R) motors and drives, and Rockwell Software(R) factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.