HPS Joins the Rockwell Automation Encompass Program

GUELPH, Ontario (September 5, 2011) – Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS), the largest manufacturer of dry-type transformers in North America, announced today that they have recently joined the Rockwell Automation EncompassTM third-party product referencing program.

HPS participates as an Encompass Product Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetworkTM Program. This program helps Rockwell Automation customers quickly locate the products that best solve their application challenges.

“HPS is excited to be a partner in the Rockwell Automation ParterNetwork Program”, stated Ken Hermann, Marketing Manager for HPS. “We look forward to the opportunities ahead and this program will enable HPS to enjoy improved customer engagement and enhanced market awareness to better meet our customers’ needs”.

Six of HPS’s products have been referenced into the Encompass program in the Americas region. These products include Super Efficient Distribution Transformers, Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers, Encapsulated Transformers, Energy Efficient Medium Voltage Transformers, Drive Isolation Transformers, and Line Reactors. These products will complement Rockwell Automation products to better serve the needs of our joint customers.

HPS will be at the Automation Fair® event in Chicago Illinois, for those companies who would like to visit the booth (Booth # 361) for additional information about HPS products and services.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ program, which includes business enterprise, sales and solutions, and product and technology partners. Through collaboration with Rockwell Automation, Hammond Power Solutions Inc. helps its customers improve time to market, lower total cost of ownership, better manage assets and lower manufacturing business risk. For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/partners/

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