Rockwell Automation Board of Directors Approves Stock Repurchase

MILWAUKEE--Sept. 6, 2006--Rockwell Automation Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to 9 million shares of Rockwell Automation common stock between Sept. 6, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2007. This follows a similar stock repurchase program authorized on Sept. 7, 2005.

Rockwell Automation Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation, including Allen-Bradley(R) controls and services, Dodge(R) mechanical power transmission products, Reliance(R) motors and drives, and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.