Business

What Company Will ABB Buy Next?

July 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I was reading news from Smart Trend (stock market tracking and advice website) and came across a short article on Highest Levels of Cash in Heavy Equipment Industry. What was interesting for me was the fact that ABB (NYSE:ABB) has (even after their acquisitions lately) over $9 billion in cash. They tried to buy Chloride Group for $1.25 billion and got outbid by Emerson for $1.5 billion. ABB pulled out of that bidding war. Now the question is whether ABB will try to buy any other companies and which one(s). Few weeks ago there was an interview on Reuters with ABB’s CFO, Michel Demaré, he... [Read the full story]

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T‌‌ Rowe Price ‌Equity Buy Emerson Electric Stocks

July 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment

T. Rowe Price just announced that the bought Emerson shares during their last quarter. This was an interesting news because T. Rowe Price is also the largest stock holder in Rockwell‌ Automation. It is no surprise of course that they would want to diversify their stock portfolio. This sparked a question in my mind. If a company owns enough shares of two competing companies that gets them a board seat on each company how would they manage the two seats particularly when competition arises between the two companies? What are your thoughts? Read More →

Tutorials

IIS Installation (Setup) for Rockwell Automation Software

June 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server is a Web server for hosting anything on the Web. Many Rockwell Automation (as well as other automation company’s) software require IIS to be installed on the server(s). IIS is not installed on the servers by default. You can read more about what IIS is from Microsoft Official IIS Website. Following is how to install IIS and the components that are required for Rockwell Automation software: 1) Go to Add/Remove Programs. Choose Add/Remove Windows Components. 2) Click on Application Server and then “Details” 3) Click on... [Read the full story]

Automation Companies

Insider Stock Trading at Automation Companies

July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment

From now on I will monitor insider tradings of large automation companies and report any activities here. I will be monitoring the following companies: Rockwell Automaton (ROK): MSN Money Insider Page Siemens (SIE): MSN Money Insider Page ABB (ABB): MSN Money Insider Page Emerson (EMR): MSN Money Insider Page Parker Hannifin (PH): MSN Money Insider Page Schneider Electric (SU): MSN Money Insider Page Read More →

Products

Simatic SCD1900 Widescreen Industrial Monitor

July 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Siemens, the industrial automation giant, has introduced a new industrial monitor model namely the SCD 1900. It is priced at the lower of industrial monitor prices at $1265.00 list price which means customer can probably get it at 20% or 30% (or more) cheaper than that. The new monitor is 19″ and has a 1440 x 900 resolution. The SCD1900 is available with or without a touch screen capability and is equipped with both VGA and DVI interfaces. It can be powered by a 24 V DC power supply or 10-230 V AC power supply. Read More →

Comics

Comic – Lean Mfg Taken Literally

July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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ABB acquires 75% Stake in Indian Subsidiary

ABB announced that it has successfully raised its stake in its Indian subsidiary to 75%, as part of its strategy to tap the fast-growing Indian market. As a result of this successful open offer, the company’s stake in ABB India has now increased from 52.11 to 75 per cent. The three-week offer period closed yesterday...

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Chrysler Partners With Siemens Industry Automation Division

Chrysler Group LLC announced July 26 it has selected Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division, as its provider for product design and development services. Chrysler Group already uses Siemens Teamcenter product since 2008 and the latest announcement will further strengthen the existing...

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