Rockwell Automation and Industry Leaders Launch the Digital CMC Consortium to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Development

New industry collaboration addresses pharma's most complex development challenges and expedites patient access to breakthrough therapies MILWAUKEE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it is a founding member of the Digital CMC Consortium, a not-for-profit, pre-competitive industry collaboration focused on advancing digital standards and infrastructure to accelerate drug development. Pharmaceutical companies face growing pressure to accelerate development timelines and manage rising costs while meeting complex regulatory requirements.

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Rockwell Automation Expands SecureOT Managed Services to Support Fortinet Firewalls and Existing Customer Infrastructure

New offerings help manufacturers secure and maintain OT environments regardless of existing infrastructure investments MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced two new additions to its SecureOT™ industrial cybersecurity solution suite: Firewall Managed Services with Fortinet and Infrastructure Managed Services. The new offerings give manufacturers greater flexibility in how they secure and manage operational technology (OT) environments, with support for Fortinet firewalls and existing customer-owned infrastructure.

PRNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

Here's Why Rockwell Automation (ROK) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 5, 2026

A Manufacturing Surprise Could Be a Big Win for These 2 Companies

Amid inflation, soaring diesel prices, and a lackluster employment report, investors will take any good news about the state of the U.S. economy that they can. In late September, a bright spot emerged when the S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI reached 57, its highest level in 52 months.

MarketBeat • Oct 5, 2026

ExxonMobil, Visa Among 16 Dividend Growth Companies To Announce Annual Dividend Increases In October

ExxonMobil is expected to announce its 45th consecutive year of dividend growth in October, with a predicted increase of 4.4–5.8%. XOM's cost-cutting and share buybacks are driving a recovery, with GAAP EPS up 26% and adjusted EPS up 32% in 1H 2026. Dividend growth for XOM is forecast to accelerate modestly, reflecting improved earnings after a period of slower growth and recent acquisitions.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 5, 2026

90% of Life Sciences Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Business-Critical, According to New Rockwell Automation Report

New research shows manufacturers are investing in connected data, cybersecurity and AI to improve quality, strengthen regulatory readiness and enhance operational performance MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, today released " The New Operating Model for Life Sciences Manufacturing: Moving from Compliance to Continuous Readiness ," an industry insights report based on input from manufacturing and industrial operations decision-makers in the life sciences industry. The new report examines how manufacturers are building digital foundations to keep pace with an industry that is changing fast.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

Harpak-ULMA Launches Hygienic Robotic Loading Platform with Integrated Rockwell Automation Controls

TAUNTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #automatedpackaging--Harpak-ULMA today introduces a family of robotic loading platforms that combine purpose-built hygienic construction with robot motion programmed directly in a Rockwell Automation PLC. Designed for applications including cheese, fresh meat and snacks, the platform brings robotic loading and packaging equipment into the same Logix programming environment, allowing plant teams to support both with familiar tools. The platform locates, inspects, picks and loads food.

Business Wire • Oct 1, 2026

Rockwell Automation to Host Annual Investor Meeting

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) will host its annual investor meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in conjunction with the company's Automation Fair® being held at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The public webcast portion of the meeting will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m. ET with presentations by Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO, and other senior leadership. The presentation will outline Rockwell's long-term business.

Business Wire • Sep 30, 2026

PBS Biotech Industrializes Cell Therapy Development with Rockwell Automation

Leading bioreactor manufacturer accelerates time-to-results and simplifies global deployment with standardized automation MILWAUKEE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that PBS Biotech, a leading manufacturer of single-use bioreactor systems, embedded Rockwell Automation technology into its multi-parallel bioreactor platform to accelerate cell therapy process development and support seamless scale-up to commercial manufacturing.

PRNewsWire • Sep 29, 2026

KE or ROK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks are likely familiar with Kimball Electronics (KE) and Rockwell Automation (ROK). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 28, 2026