Established in 1890, Emerson Electric Company is a global organization that brings together technology and engineering. The company serves customers in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets. It has grown to become one of the worlds leading manufacturing companies with operations throughout the world. Emerson is continually sharpening its business focus with strategic acquisitions and divestitures. The company s products, solutions and services go to market under eight brand platforms. It offers a wide range of products and services in the areas of process management, climate technologies, network power, storage solutions, professional tools, appliance solutions, motor technologies and industrial automation. Recognized widely for its engineering capabilities and management excellence, the company has more than 140,000 employees and approximately 265 manufacturing locations worldwide. Emerson Electric Company is based in St. Louis.