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   "category": "product",
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   "statement": "The company\u2019s history records shipment of its millionth PLC.",
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   "statement": "Rockwell established its PartnerNetwork program.",
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   "business": "Industrial automation software and manufacturing execution",
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   "statement": "About 65% of global sales were transacted through independent distributors.",
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