(The Center Square) – Rockwell Automation is promising a $2 billion manufacturing investment in two states over the next five years.

The company made the announcement this week, with an eye toward expanding in Wisconsin and Ohio .

Recommended Stories

Pelosi staying quiet on political future and whether she'll endorse Mamdani

What to know about Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City

Virginia man dies after jumping from balcony while FBI attempted to serve arrest warrant

“The plants that are in both states will be beneficiaries of this investment,” Rockwell CEO Blake Moret told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

It’s not clear just how many new jobs the investment will bring, though it is likely that a lot of the investment will be in automation.

“We’ve returned to hiring, but

See Full Page