About Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)

Company Description:

Emerson Electric Co., known as Emerson, is a global technology and engineering company that provides innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The company operates primarily in two business segments: Automation Solutions, which helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment; and Commercial & Residential Solutions, which helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure.

Emerson was founded by John Wesley Emerson in 1890, starting off with the production of electric motors and fans and has grown into a global corporation. Its headquarters are located in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States.

Main Product(s):

Emerson's main products include process control systems, valves, and analytical instruments for the process industries, as well as thermostats, air conditioning compressors, and tools for the commercial and residential markets.

Short History of Emerson Electric Co.:

• 1890 – Founded by John Wesley Emerson.
• 1954 – Emerson entered the electronics field.
• 1980s – Began a series of acquisitions to expand its product line.
• 2000s – Shifted focus to technology and engineering services.
• 2016 – Sold its Network Power business, marking a significant portfolio repositioning.
• 2018 – Acquired Tools & Test Equipment business, expanding its presence in the professional tools market.