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35
Automation and Drives (A&D)
A&D provides standard products for the manufacturing and process
industries, electrical installation technology, and system- and indus-
try-specific automation solutions.
We are the world leader in automation, drives, switch-
gear and installation technology. Our wide array of
offerings encompasses standard products for the man-
ufacturing and process industries, electrical installa-
tion technology, systems solutions – for machine tools,
for example – and industry solutions, including the
automation of complete automobile production lines
and chemical plants. We also provide software tools
for linking the IT systems used in production and
business administration and for optimizing produc-
tion workflow.
Our Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) and Totally
Integrated Power (TIP) solutions comprise a well-inte-
grated, universally adaptable range of products and
systems to efficiently automate the entire production
process – including energy supply and distribution.
These systems can be adapted to all sectors and prod-
ucts. The TIA concept allows for tailored automation
solutions perfectly suited to specific production
requirements. TIA enables our customers to stream-
line production workflow, shorten time-to-market and
cut production costs while minimizing process com-
plexity and maximizing investment security.
In 2005, we strengthened our competitive position by
acquiring two companies: Flender, a leading global
manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive sys-
tems, and Robicon Corporation, a top U.S.-based man-
ufacturer of medium-voltage converters for AC motors.
In fiscal 2006, the L&A Groups Electronics Assembly
Systems Division – the world’s leading supplier of
automatic placement machines for the electronics
industry – will be integrated into our operations.
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