Emerson was incorporated in Missouri in 1890, and has grown from a regional manufacturer of electric motors and fans into a diversified global technology company. Having expanded its product lines through internal growth and acquisition, Emerson today is designing and supplying product technology and delivering engineering services and solutions in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world.
Emerson is organized into the following business segments, based on the nature of the products and services rendered:
· Process Management, providing measurement, control and diagnostic capabilities for automated industrial processes producing items such as foods, fuels, medicines and power
· Industrial Automation, bringing integrated manufacturing solutions to diverse industries worldwide
· Network Power, providing power and environmental conditioning and reliability to help keep telecommunication systems, data networks and critical business applications continuously operating
· Climate Technologies, enhancing household and commercial comfort as well as food safety and energy efficiency through air-conditioning and refrigeration technology
· Appliance and Tools, providing uniquely designed motors for a broad range of applications, appliances and integrated appliance solutions, tools for both professionals and homeowners, and home and commercial storage systems
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
The Process Management segment offers customers product technology as well as engineering and project management services for precision control, monitoring and asset optimization of oil and gas reservoirs and plants that produce power or that process or treat such items as oil, natural gas and petrochemicals; food and beverages; pulp and paper; pharmaceuticals; and municipal water supplies. This array of products and services helps customers optimize their plant capabilities in the areas of plant safety and reliability, and product quality and output. In 2009, sales by geographic destination for this segment were United States 33 percent, Europe 22 percent, Asia 23 percent and other regions 22 percent.
Process Management Systems and Software
Process Management systems and software control plant processes by collecting and analyzing information from measurement devices in the plant, and then using that information to adjust valves, pumps, motors, drives and other control hardware for maximum product quality and process efficiency. Software capabilities also include upstream oil and gas reservoir simulation and modeling for production optimization. Emerson’s process control systems can be extended wirelessly to support a mobile workforce with handheld tools/communicators, provide site-wide location tracking of people and assets, enable video monitoring and communicate with wireless field devices, thereby increasing the information available to operators.
Measurement and Analytical Instrumentation
Measurement instrumentation measures the physical properties of liquids or gases in a process stream, such as pressure, temperature, level, or rate and amount of flow, and communicates this information to the control system. Measurement technologies provided by Emerson include Coriolis direct mass flow, magnetic flow, vortex flow, ultrasonic flow, differential pressure, ultralow-flow fluid measurement, temperature sensors and radar-based tank gauging. Emerson measurement products are also often used in custody transfer applications, such as the transfer of gasoline from a storage tank to a tanker truck, where precise metering of the amount of fluid transferred helps ensure accurate asset management. Complementary products include onshore and subsea multi-phase meters, wetgas meters, downhold gauges and corrosion/erosion instruments.
Analytical instrumentation analyzes the chemical composition of process fluids and emissions to enhance quality and efficiency, as well as environmental compliance. Emerson’s analytical technologies include process gas chromatographs, in-situ oxygen analyzers, infrared gas and process fluid analyzers, combustion analyzers and systems, and analyzers that measure pH, conductivity and water quality.
Emerson also provides these same technologies with wireless communication capability. This allows customers to monitor processes or equipment that were previously not measurable (remote, moving/rotating) or not economical to measure due to the cost and difficulty of running wires in industrial process plants.
Valves, Actuators and Regulators
Control valves respond to commands from the control system by continuously and precisely modulating the flow of process fluids to provide maximum process efficiency and product quality. Emerson provides sliding stem valves, rotary valves, butterfly valves and related valve actuators and controllers. Emerson also provides a line of industrial and residential regulators, whose function is to reduce the pressure of fluids such as natural gas and liquid petroleum gas for transfer from high-pressure supply lines to lower pressure systems.
PlantWeb® Digital Plant Architecture
Emerson’s PlantWeb digital plant architecture combines the technologies described above with the advantages of “intelligent” plant devices (valves and measurement instruments that have advanced diagnostic capabilities), open communication standards (non-proprietary wired and wireless digital protocols allowing the plant devices and the control system to “talk” with one another) and integrated modular software, not only to control the process better but also to collect and analyze valuable information about plant assets and processes. This capability gives customers the ability to detect or predict changes in equipment and process performance and the impact they can have on plant operations. The PlantWeb architecture provides the insight to improve plant availability and safety, and also furnishes a platform to continually improve asset management and standards compliance, and to reduce startup, operations and maintenance costs.
Industry Services and Solutions
Emerson’s array of process automation and asset optimization services can improve automation project implementation time and costs, increase process availability and productivity, and reduce total cost of ownership. Global industry centers offer engineering and project management services to help customers extract maximum performance and reliability from their process equipment and automation assets. These centers serve industries such as oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemical, power, food and beverage, and life sciences. They also assist customers in diagnosing equipment problems and plant inefficiencies.
Distribution
The principal worldwide distribution channel for the Process Management segment is a direct sales force, although a network of independent sales representatives, and to a lesser extent, independent distributors purchasing these products for resale are also utilized. The majority of sales in the United States are made through a direct sales force with the remainder primarily through independent sales representatives. In Europe and Asia, sales are almost exclusively made through a direct sales force with the remainder split evenly between independent sales representatives and distributors.
Brands
Service/trademarks and trade names within the Process Management segment include Emerson Process Management, AMS Suite, Baumann, Bettis, Bristol, CSI, Damcos, Daniel, DeltaV, El-O-Matic, Enable, Epro, Fisher, Go Switch, Guardian, Micro Motion, Ovation, PlantWeb, RMS, ROC, Rosemount, Roxar, Smart Process, SureService, Tescom, TopWorx and Valvetop.
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
The Industrial Automation segment provides integrated manufacturing solutions to our customers at the source of manufacturing their own products. Products include motors, power transmission solutions, alternators, fluid controls and materials joining equipment. Through these offerings, Emerson brings technology and enhanced quality to the customer’s final product. In 2009, sales by geographic destination for this segment were United States 39 percent, Europe 39 percent, Asia 13 percent and other regions 9 percent.
Motors and Drives
Emerson provides a broad line of drives and electric motors that are used in a wide variety of manufacturing operations and products, including production assembly lines, escalators in shopping malls and supermarket checkout stations. Products in this category include alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electronic variable speed drives, servo motors, pump motors, drive control systems, integral horsepower motors (1 HP and above), fractional horsepower motors (less than 1 HP) and gear drives.
Power Transmission
Emerson’s power transmission products include belt and chain drives, helical and worm gearing, gear motors, motor sheaves, pulleys, mounted and unmounted bearings, couplings, chains and sprockets. They are used to transmit power mechanically in a wide range of manufacturing and material handling operations and products. Our design and application experience enable us to provide both standard and customized automation and power transmission solutions to our customers.
Power Generation
Emerson provides alternators (low, medium and high voltage) for use in diesel or gas powered generator sets, as well as high frequency alternators, AC motor/generator sets, traction generators and wind power generators.
Fluid Power and Fluid Control
Products in this category control and power the flow of fluids (liquids and gases) in manufacturing operations such as automobile assembly, food processing, textile manufacturing and petrochemical processing. They include solenoid and pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, pneumatic cylinders, air preparation equipment, and pressure, vacuum and temperature switches.
Materials Joining and Precision Cleaning
Emerson supplies both plastics joining technologies and equipment, and metal welding and joining processes to a diversified manufacturing customer base, including automotive, medical devices and toys. The Company also provides precision cleaning and liquid processing solutions to industrial and commercial manufacturers. Products include ultrasonic joining and cleaning equipment; linear and orbital vibration welding equipment; systems for hot plate welding, spin welding, and laser welding; and aqueous, semi-aqueous and vapor cleaning systems.
Electrical Distribution
Emerson’s majority-owned EGS Electrical Group joint venture with SPX Corporation manufactures a broad line of components for current- and noncurrent-carrying electrical distribution devices. These products include conduit and cable fittings, plugs and receptacles, industrial lighting, and enclosures and controls. Products in this category are used in hazardous, industrial, commercial and construction environments, such as oil and gas drilling and production sites, pulp and paper mills and petrochemical plants.
Distribution
On a worldwide basis, the primary distribution channel for the Industrial Automation segment is through direct sales forces. Most products sold worldwide to original equipment manufacturers are through a direct sales force. Independent distributors constitute the next significant sales channel, mostly to reach end users; and, to a lesser extent, independent sales representatives are utilized, particularly for electrical distribution products in the United States.
Brands
Service/trademarks and trade names within the Industrial Automation segment include Emerson Industrial Automation, Appleton, ASCO, ASCO Joucomatic, ASCO Numatics, Branson Ultrasonics, Browning, Control Techniques, Emerson Power Transmission, Kato Engineering, Kop-Flex, Leroy Somer, McGill, Morse, O-Z/Gedney, System Plast and Trident.
NETWORK POWER
Emerson’s Network Power segment designs, manufactures, installs and maintains products providing “grid to chip” electric power conditioning, power reliability and environmental control for telecommunications networks, data centers and other critical applications. Products in this segment include power systems, embedded power supplies, precision cooling and inbound power systems, along with 24-hour service. In 2009, sales by geographic destination for this segment were United States 39 percent, Europe 17 percent, Asia 33 percent and other regions 11 percent.
Power Systems
Emerson supplies uninterruptible AC and DC power systems, which provide reliable, conditioned power to telecommunication networks, data centers and other critical equipment in the event of a blackout or line surges and spikes. Power Systems’ products range from stand-alone units to complete systems incorporating rectifiers, distribution units, surge protection, batteries and system supervision.
Embedded Power
Embedded power supplies are installed by original equipment manufacturers to convert or condition power for microprocessors and peripherals in a wide range of telecommunication, health care, computer and industrial applications using standard or custom AC/DC or DC/DC designs. They are also used in consumer products, in the form of chargers for mobile phones and power adaptors in ink jet printers.
Embedded Computing
Embedded Computing designs and develops embedded computer systems for original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators serving telecommunications, defense, aerospace, medical and industrial automation end markets. Products range from communication platforms, blades and modules to enabling software and professional services.
Precision Cooling
Emerson’s precision cooling products provide temperature and humidity control for computers, telecommunications and other sensitive equipment. These products range from 14,000 to 4 million BTUs in capacity and are available in up flow, down flow and overhead configurations.
Inbound Power Systems
Emerson inbound power technology provides reliable power systems which automatically transfer critical application loads from a utility to emergency backup generators in the event of a blackout or brownout. Products include automatic transfer switches, paralleling and synchronizing gear and related distribution equipment and control systems.
Connectivity Solutions
Emerson’s connectivity products serve the needs of the wireless communications, telephony and data network, CATV, defense, security systems and health care industries and other industrial customers globally with a broad range of radio frequency, microwave and fiber optic interconnect components and assemblies.
Service and Site Operations
Emerson staffs Energy Operation Centers in more than 30 countries, and deploys field service personnel worldwide to assist customers in managing their network support systems. Our services include on-site operations management, energy consumption monitoring, preventive maintenance, electrical testing, remote monitoring and management, and 24-hour service capability.
Distribution
The Network Power segment sells primarily through worldwide direct sales force networks, particularly in Europe and Asia. The remainder of sales is handled by independent sales representatives, particularly in the United States, and independent distributors.
Brands
Service/trademarks and trade names within the Network Power segment include Emerson Network Power, Aperture, Artesyn, ASCO Power Technologies, Astec, Engineered Endeavors, Knürr, Liebert, Liebert Services, Netspan, Netsure, Semflex, Stratos and Trompeter.
CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES
The Climate Technologies segment provides products and services for all areas of the climate control industry, including residential, commercial and industrial heating and air conditioning, and commercial and industrial refrigeration. Our technology enables homeowners and businesses to better manage their heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems for improved control and lower energy bills. This segment also digitally controls and remotely monitors refrigeration units in grocery stores and other food distribution outlets to enhance freshness and food safety. In 2009, sales by geographic destination for this segment were United States 56 percent, Europe 15 percent, Asia 18 percent and other regions 11 percent.
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Heating and Air Conditioning
Emerson provides a full range of heating and air-conditioning products that help reduce operational and energy costs and create comfortable environments in all types of buildings. These products include reciprocating and scroll air-conditioning compressors, including an ultra-efficient residential scroll compressor with two stages of cooling capacity which runs at full capacity only during the hottest time periods; standard and programmable thermostats; monitoring equipment and electronic controls for gas and electric heating systems; gas valves for furnaces and water heaters; nitride ignition systems for furnaces; sensors and thermistors for home appliances; and temperature sensors and controls.
Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
Emerson’s technology is incorporated into equipment to refrigerate food and beverages in supermarkets, convenience stores, food service operations and refrigerated trucks and transport containers. Our refrigeration products are also used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including medical applications, food processing and cold storage. These products include compressors; precision flow controls; system diagnostics and controls that provide precise temperature management; and environmental control systems.
Services and Solutions
Emerson services and solutions enable customers to optimize the performance of retail facilities including large-scale retailers, supermarkets, convenience stores and food services facilities. By providing expertise in air conditioning, refrigeration and lighting control, Emerson performs as a complete facility manager for its customers. The Company’s expertise allows customers to reduce energy and maintenance costs, thereby improving overall facility uptime. In addition to industry-leading controls, products include commissioning services, monitoring services, facility design and project management.
Distribution
Climate Technologies segment sales, primarily to original equipment manufacturers and end users, are made predominately through worldwide direct sales force networks. The remaining sales are primarily through independent distributor networks throughout the world.
Brands
Service/trademarks and trade names within the Climate Technologies segment include Emerson Climate Technologies, Clive Samuels & Associates, Computer Process Controls, Copeland, Design Services Network, Dixell, Emerson Climate Technologies Distribution Services, Emerson Climate Technologies Educational Services, Emerson Retail Services, Fusite, Therm-O-Disc, Vilter and White-Rodgers.
APPLIANCE AND TOOLS
Emerson’s Appliance and Tools segment includes a broad range of products and solutions in motors, appliances and components, tools and storage. In 2009, sales by geographic destination for this segment were United States 82 percent, Europe 5 percent, Asia 4 percent and other regions 9 percent.
Motors
Emerson provides a broad range of electric motors, controls and assemblies from fractional to several thousand horsepower output. Each of these products is designed to give our customers the quality, reliability and energy efficiency needed for their specific applications. Emerson’s electric motors are used in a variety of home appliances. They include variable, fixed and multi-speed motors used in horizontal and vertical axis washers, dryers and dishwashers. Our motors are also used in residential and commercial pumps, such as those provided in spas, pools and golf course irrigation equipment; in industrial and municipal pumps such as water/wastewater; in HVAC equipment, such as furnaces, compressors, condenser fans, heat pumps, cooling towers and commercial air handlers; and in industrial, farming and mining applications, where we offer products such as explosion-proof motors, paint-free washdown motors and industrial severe duty motors.
Appliances and Appliance Components
Emerson provides a number of appliances and appliance technology solutions, ranging from water valves and controls to heating elements and switches. Our appliance offering includes residential and commercial garbage disposers and ceiling fans, instant hot-water dispensers, and compact electric water heaters. Our appliance solutions provide integrated systems, sub-systems and components for appliances that include electronic and electromechanical controls for washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and other home appliances as well as heating elements for dishwashers, electric ovens and water heaters.
Professional and Do-It-Yourself Tools
Our pipe-working tools are used by plumbing and mechanical professionals to install and repair piping systems. These tools include pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, pipe threading and roll grooving equipment; a time-saving system that joins tubing through mechanical crimping; drain cleaners; diagnostic systems including closed-circuit television pipe inspection and locating equipment; and tubing tools. Other professional tools include water jetters, wet-dry vacuums, commercial vacuums, rolling storage boxes, truck work boxes, bolt cutters, and van and truck ladder racks. Do-it-yourself tools, available at home improvement retail outlets, include drain cleaning equipment, pipe and tube working tools, and wet-dry vacuums.
Storage Solutions
Emerson provides a wide variety of freestanding, fixed and mobile storage products for residential, commercial, health care and food service applications. Our products for the home include wall-mounted and freestanding shelving systems, cabinet and closet organizers, home office storage, and drawer systems and containers, available in wire, stainless steel and laminate. Our storage solutions also help commercial customers utilize space in the most efficient manner. These solutions include storage and display shelving, stock-picking and kitting carts, cabinets, totes, bins, workstations, and merchandising and inventory storage racks. Products provided to the health care industry assist in medical response and treatment; they include emergency and operating room carts, medication carts, polymer and wire shelving systems, and sterile worktables. Our food service equipment helps meet the storage needs of the food service and hospitality industries, such as restaurants and hotels. This equipment includes polymer and wire storage systems, busing carts, pan and tray racks, transport carts and workstations.
Distribution
The principal worldwide distribution channel for the Appliance and Tools segment is direct sales forces. Motors and appliance components and solutions for original equipment manufacturers are sold almost exclusively worldwide through direct sales force networks. Independent distributors constitute the next most significant sales channel, with professional tools sold almost exclusively worldwide through distributors; and, to a lesser extent, independent sales representatives are utilized, particularly for storage solutions.
Brands
Service/trademarks and trade names within the Appliance and Tools segment include Emerson Appliance Solutions, Emerson Heating Products, Emerson Motor Technologies, Emerson Professional Tools, Emerson Storage Solutions, ClosetMaid, Digital Appliance Controls, Emerson, Flo Healthcare, InSinkErator, Knaack, Lionville, Mallory, MedDispense, METRO, ProTeam, RIDGID, U.S. Electrical Motors and Weather Guard.
EMPLOYEES
Emerson and its subsidiaries had an average of approximately 129,000 employees during 2009. Management believes that the Company's employee relations are favorable. Some of the Company's employees are represented under collective bargaining agreements, but none of these agreements is considered significant. See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the 2009 Annual Report, which note is hereby incorporated by reference, for further information.