MILWAUKEE, WIS., October 2, 2024 — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced a new collaboration with Circulor, a leading supply chain traceability solution provider. This effort aims to help customers trace the origin of raw materials from source to final product, ensuring transparency across the entire supply chain while promoting more sustainable practices.
Through this work, Rockwell will offer advanced traceability solutions that enable manufacturers to meet emerging regulatory requirements while verifying the source materials, demonstrating digital chain-of-custody, and tracking emissions. With evolving global regulations demanding greater transparency, Circulor’s platform ensures compliance by providing a holistic view of the materials journey – from raw extraction to the finished battery. This empowers customers to not only adhere to regulatory standards but also achieve their sustainability goals, ensuring a more responsible and efficient supply chain.
“In an increasingly competitive and complex market where being sustainable and responsible is a strategic imperative, the combination of Rockwell’s state-of-the-art manufacturing expertise and Circulor’s leading traceability and digital product passports provide organizations with the answer to gaining a competitive advantage,” said Douglas Johnson-Poensgen, chief executive officer, Circulor.
This collaboration also delivers business value beyond compliance. Circulor’s traceability platform and Rockwell’s existing automation systems provide actionable insights that can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create a competitive advantage in the evolving sustainability landscape.
"Our focus on sustainability aligns with our customers’ strategic objectives,” said James Glasson, vice president of global industry for auto, tire, and advanced mobility at Rockwell Automation. “This collaboration with Circulor allows us to offer a comprehensive traceability solution that not only addresses growing global regulations but also provides unprecedented visibility into supply chain carbon footprints.”
Rockwell plans to deploy this solution globally across auto, tire, battery, metals, mining, and cement industries through Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business. Kalypso will work closely with customers to assess their unique needs, provide consulting services and support the rollout of this innovative solution across their supply chain.
As traceability becomes increasingly critical across industries, this collaboration positions Rockwell and its customers to lead in sustainable practices, driving both operational excellence and environmental responsibility.
