Allen Bradley

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When was Allen-Bradley founded?

Allen-Bradley was founded in 1903 by Dr. Stanton Allen and Dr. Lynde Bradley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was initially named the Compression Rheostat Company and started with an investment of $1,000.

When was Allen-Bradley acquired? Who bought Allen-Bradley?

In 1985, Rockwell International acquired Allen-Bradley for $1.651 billion (equivalent to $3.97 billion in 2023), which was the largest acquisition in Wisconsin history at the time.

What is the relationship between Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation?

After Rockwell International acquired Allen-Bradley in 1985, Allen-Bradley essentially controlled Rockwell's industrial automation division. Rockwell eventually moved its headquarters to Milwaukee.

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In 2002, Rockwell split into two companies, with Allen-Bradley following the automation division to become part of Rockwell Automation. So today, Allen-Bradley is a brand under the Rockwell Automation company, specializing in industrial control systems and automation equipment.