Rockwell announces it is to increase its Irish workforce by 10%

This expansion in Ireland is a demonstration of the confidence that Rockwell Automation has in the quality of technology professionals available in the Irish market to support our global business.

Terry Gebert, VP Global Solutions.  

Cork, Friday 3rd December - Milwaukee, USA headquartered Rockwell Automation has announced that it will increase its workforce in Ireland by 10% by the end of 2011.  These new positions will support Rockwell Automation's Global Solutions business.  Rockwell Automation employs over 19,600 people globally and acquired Cork based technology company ProsCon in 2007 and has just completed the final steps of integrating the acquisition as a precursor to this expansion.

'This expansion in Ireland is a demonstration of the confidence that Rockwell Automation has in the quality of technology professionals available in the Irish market to support our global business' said Terry Gebert, VP Global Solutions.  

'We will continue to support our business in Ireland from our Cork & Dublin offices and this expansion shows our commitment to our customers even in these difficult market conditions' says Christian Schoening, Director Global Solutions. 

'The flexibility and hard work of our staff over the last number of years during difficult operating conditions has shown that Ireland continues to have a competitive workforce' says Ireland based Paul Greene who as Business Manager Global Solutions is responsible for Irish operations. 

Welcoming the announcement IDA Ireland CEO, Barry O’Leary said: 'Rockwell Automation is a renowned global technology company.  Today’s announcement that it intends to grow its Cork presence is very welcome and builds on the engineering skill base available in Cork.  Ireland remains a key location for engineering activities, which has been further enhanced by our improved competitiveness.  

This news demonstrates that Ireland continues to provide a talented, technical workforce and pro-business environment that can assist global companies such as Rockwell Automation to meet their global business needs.'  

For further information please contact:

Rockwell
Trish Kelly, HR Manager, Tel: +353 (0) 21 2332100

IDA Ireland
Thomas McEvoy, PR Manager, Tel: + 353 (0) 1603 4255, Mob: +353 (0) 87 7426684