Emerson was founded in 1890 in Missouri, USA as a manufacturer of electric motors and fans. For the past 100 years or so, it has evolved from a regional manufacturer to a global provider of technology solutions.
Emerson's areas of expertise cover a wide range of products, including Process Control Systems, Climate Technologies, Power Technologies, Industrial Automation, Electric Motors, Storage Systems and Professional Tools.
In 1985, it acquired ASCO Numatics, a company providing automation solutions for fluid, pneumatic and electropneumatic systems, and in 2018 acquired Aventics, a global leader in intelligent pneumatic technologies, further enhancing Emerson's global presence in fluid automation solutions.