Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), Milwaukee, WI, reported sales for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013, of $1.6 billion, a 7 percent increase from the previous year, with organic sales also increasing 7 percent. Profit increased 23 percent to $198.1 million.
"Sales in the U.S. were robust, and I was pleased to see the Asia Pacific region return to growth," CEO Keith D. Nosbusch said.