Industrial Training Zone

Industrial Training Zone announces strategic relationship with Rockwell

Media contacts:

Zach West
Industrial Training Zone
801.932.6475
zwest@itz.net

Scott Anthony
Rockwell Automation
440.646.7813
seanthony@ra.rockwell.com

LEADERS IN AUTOMATION AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP ONLINE PRODUCTS

LINDON, Utah, November 22, 2004 � Industrial Training Zone (ITZ) announces a new product development partnership with Rockwell Automation, a worldwide leader in automation parts and services including customer training.

The partnership will allow ITZ to rapidly expand its online training, adding a diverse mix of fundamental and specialty courses. The expansion allows automation companies to benefit from multi-course training and certification anytime, anyplace, and at any pace.

�By combining our fundamental courses and state-of-the-art management systems with Rockwell Automation�s industry and product specific courses, we deliver an unparalleled training experience to our learners,� said Franklin Lewis, president and CEO of ITZ. �. �We combine a premier online training interface with the measurement tools needed to track the effectiveness of training.�

The training suite will be delivered online via ToolBoxTM, ITZ�s learning management system (LMS). ToolBoxTM features an intuitive interface, reporting and tracking tools, a comprehensive reference library and administrative functions that allow training managers to create learning groups and upload company training programs. It also allows learners to train at their own pace, resulting in increased retention rates and enhanced job performance. Mangers can evaluate pre-course assessments and post-course results to evaluate the needs of their employees.

High powered courses in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical fundamentals comprise the introductory product offering, in addition to traditional Rockwell Automation training courses. Future courses will include PLC Fundamentals, AC/DC Motors and Drives, Industrial Bus & Networks, and Sensors & Instrumentation.

About Industrial Training Zone
Industrial Training Zone (ITZ) is a leading provider of online training for industrial companies, helping learners achieve fundamentals mastery that leads to reduced downtime and increased productivity. ITZ offers highly interactive online courses in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical fundamentals. Courses are proven, engaging, easy to use and include fully trackable pre-training and post-course assessments. For more information about Industrial Training Zone online training courses visit www.itz.net or call 1-888-344-0609.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation� solutions, including Allen-Bradley� controls and services, Dodge� mechanical power transmission products, Reliance� motors and drives, and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

For information on Rockwell training visit www.rockwellautomation.com/training.

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