Expanding Cross-Industry Collaboration at the CIIE
As the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens on November 5, Rockwell Automation is showcasing its latest innovations across global supply chains, industrial clusters, zero-carbon smart parks, and sustainable value chains. Shi An, President of Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd., emphasized that the CIIE continues to expand the company’s cross-sector cooperation network. Leveraging the expo’s “spillover effect,” Rockwell aims to integrate digital intelligence and green innovation to accelerate large-scale manufacturing and global industrial development—ultimately meeting both industrial and societal needs.
Comprehensive Solutions Empowering Chinese Enterprises
At this year’s CIIE, Rockwell Automation will present end-to-end services covering consultation through to delivery—tailored for Chinese enterprises pursuing high-quality globalization. The company is also addressing digital transformation challenges faced by small and medium-sized manufacturers. Through its cloud-edge collaborative architecture, Rockwell is building an “industrial brain” capable of intelligent order scheduling, capacity coordination, and unified quality management.
In addition, through its FIRST Zero-Carbon Smart Park and integrated energy solutions, Rockwell will demonstrate successful applications in wastewater treatment, exhaust management, smart parking, and green energy storage. These innovations promote sustainable collaboration across the industrial value chain—from raw material sourcing and production to recycling—creating a closed-loop green ecosystem.
Green Transformation as a Strategic Driver
Shi An underscored that green and sustainable development lies at the core of Rockwell Automation’s strategic vision. “Green transition is not only about corporate survival—it’s a key driver of supply chain safety and efficiency,” he noted. By promoting upstream green practices, downstream emissions can be significantly reduced, creating system-wide environmental benefits.
China’s emphasis on developing new quality productive forces provides fresh momentum for Rockwell’s growth. Shi highlighted that this evolution represents both a technological leap and an organizational transformation—reshaping industrial collaboration into open, cross-sector innovation networks that enhance supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
From Equipment Supplier to Intelligent Ecosystem Enabler
Rockwell Automation’s strategy in China is undergoing a profound transformation—from being a hardware supplier to becoming a smart manufacturing ecosystem enabler. Beyond automation equipment, the company now delivers industrial software, data-driven services, and integrated systems to help Chinese enterprises achieve the full transition from digitalization to intelligence.
This “ecosystem leadership” approach strengthens industrial stability, aligns with China’s drive toward advanced, intelligent, and green manufacturing, and positions Rockwell as a strategic partner in the nation’s industrial modernization.
Building an Open and Collaborative Industrial Ecosystem
“Rockwell Automation is building an open ecosystem that enables industrial partners to share technologies, algorithms, and resources for collaborative innovation,” said Shi An. The company is co-establishing joint innovation centers with local partners to explore new models of intelligent factories and next-generation production systems.
Shi further outlined three core pillars of Rockwell’s operational focus: core technology, operational excellence, and cross-industry ecosystem building. Through these capabilities, Rockwell empowers partners to expand market reach, extend value chains, enhance brand positioning, and elevate customer engagement—driving sustainable industrial growth across sectors.
Empowering Industry Through Innovation and Collaboration
With its growing presence in China, Rockwell Automation continues to act as a catalyst for intelligent, sustainable, and collaborative industrial development. By combining global expertise with local innovation, the company is forging a resilient ecosystem that unites technology, green transformation, and cross-sector cooperation—helping shape the future of intelligent industry in China and beyond.