Emerson Electric Co. (Emerson) operates as a global technology and software company.
The company provides solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. Through its leading automation portfolio, Emerson helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. Sales by geographic destination in 2024 were: the Americas, 50 percent; Asia, Middle East & Africa, 30 percent (China, 11 pe...
Emerson Electric Co. (Emerson) operates as a global technology and software company.
The company provides solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. Through its leading automation portfolio, Emerson helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. Sales by geographic destination in 2024 were: the Americas, 50 percent; Asia, Middle East & Africa, 30 percent (China, 11 percent); and Europe, 20 percent.
Portfolio management is an integral component of Emerson's growth and value creation strategy. Over the past three years, the company has taken significant actions to accelerate the transformation of its portfolio through the completion of strategic acquisitions and divestitures of non-core businesses. These actions were undertaken to create a cohesive, higher growth and higher margin industrial technology portfolio as a global automation leader serving a diversified set of end markets.
On October 11, 2023, the company completed the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation (NI). NI, which provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster.
On May 31, 2023, the company completed the sale of a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone.
Segments
The company operates through seven segments and two business groups:
Intelligent Devices
Final Control
The Final Control segment is a global provider of control valves, isolation valves, shutoff valves, pressure relief valves, pressure safety valves, actuators, and regulators for process and hybrid industries. These solutions respond to commands from a control system to continuously and precisely control and regulate the flow of liquids or gases to achieve safe operation along with reliability, sustainability and optimized performance. Products within the company’s Final Control segment are marketed under a variety of brands, including: Anderson Greenwood, Bettis, Crosby, Fisher, Keystone, KTM and Vanessa.
Measurement & Analytical
The Measurement & Analytical segment is a supplier of intelligent instrumentation measuring the physical properties of liquids or gases, such as pressure, temperature, level, flow, acoustics, corrosion, pH, conductivity, water quality, toxic gases, and flame. These devices transfer data and asset management information to control systems and automation software, allowing process and hybrid industry operators to make educated decisions regarding production, reliability, sustainability and safety. Products within the company’s Measurement & Analytical segment are marketed under a variety of brands, including: Flexim, Micro Motion and Rosemount.
Discrete Automation
The Discrete Automation segment includes solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, pneumatic cylinders and actuators, air preparation equipment, pressure and temperature switches, electric linear motion solutions, programmable automation control systems and software, electrical distribution equipment, and materials joining solutions used primarily in discrete industries. Products within the company’s Discrete Automation segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Afag, Appleton, ASCO, Aventics, Branson, Movicon, PACSystems, SolaHD, TESCOM, and TopWorx.
Safety & Productivity
The Safety & Productivity segment delivers tools for professionals and homeowners that support infrastructure, promote safety and enhance productivity. Pipe-working tools include pipe wrenches and cutters, pipe threading and roll grooving equipment, battery hydraulic tools for press connections, drain cleaners and diagnostic systems, including sewer inspection cameras and locating equipment. Electrical tools include conduit benders and cable pulling equipment, battery hydraulic tools for cutting and crimping electrical cable, and hole-making equipment. Other professional tools include water jetters, wet-dry vacuums, commercial vacuums and hand tools. Products within the company’s Safety & Productivity segment are marketed under a variety of brands including Greenlee, Klauke, ProTeam and RIDGID.
Software And Control
Control Systems & Software
The Control Systems & Software segment provides control systems and software that control plant processes by collecting and analyzing information from measurement devices in the plant. These technologies determine optimal settings with software based on a customer's specific algorithms and use that information to adjust valves, pumps, motors, drives and other control hardware for maximum product quality, process efficiency, sustainability and safety. These solutions include distributed control systems, safety instrumented systems, SCADA systems, application software, digital twins, asset performance management and cybersecurity. Control Systems & Software solutions are predominantly used by process and hybrid manufacturers. Products within the company’s Control Systems & Software segment are marketed under a variety of brands including AMS, DeltaV and Ovation.
Test & Measurement
As discussed above, Emerson completed the acquisition of NI on October 11, 2023. This business is now referred to as Test & Measurement and is reported as a new segment in the Software and Control business group in 2024. Test & Measurement provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost. The Test & Measurement business spans the full range of customer needs, including modular instrumentation, data acquisition and control solutions, and general-purpose development software.
AspenTech
AspenTech is a global leader in asset optimization software that enables industrial manufacturers to design, operate and maintain their operations for maximum performance. AspenTech combines decades of modeling, simulation and optimization capabilities with industrial operations expertise and applies advanced analytics to improve the profitability and sustainability of production assets. The purpose-built software drives value for customers by improving operational efficiency and maximizing productivity, reducing unplanned downtime and safety risks, and minimizing energy consumption and emissions.
Research and Development (R&D)
The company’s total spending for R&D, engineering expense and customer-funded engineering and development was 8.1 percent of sales in 2024.
Distribution
The principal worldwide distribution channel for a majority of the company's product offerings is through a direct sales force, while a network of independent sales representatives, and to a lesser extent independent distributors purchasing products for resale, are also utilized.
History
Emerson Electric Co. was founded in 1890. The company was incorporated in Missouri in 1890.