With floor space of over 20,000 square meters, Emerson Power Design Engineering Center is now an R&D base for three Emerson divisions including Emerson Network Power, Emerson Motor, and Energy System North America. The expansion enables both the product design and qualification services to be consolidated in one location, improving operational efficiency and supporting the company’s business growth in the China and global markets.

Center is now an R&D base for three Emerson divisions including Emerson Network Power, Emerson Motor, and Energy System North America. The expansion enables both the product design and qualification services to be consolidated in one location, improving operational efficiency and supporting the company’s business growth in the China and global markets.

“Emerson is committed to innovation, which is critical for sustaining new product development and our long-term business growth,” said Jay Geldmacher, president of Emerson Network Power’s Embedded Power and Computing Group and executive vice president of Emerson. “Our investment in the center also reinforces our commitment to the China market. It allows us to develop localized technologies and products that satisfy market demands.”

One of the key research areas in the center is the development of highly efficient, high power density power supply and digital control systems. The technologies and products can be used in a wide range of applications in areas such as data communications, data storage, telecommunications, servers, personal computers and notebook computers.

Emerson entered China as early as the late 1970s through a technology transfer. The company has set up more than 40 legal entities in China, over 30 of which are manufacturing facilities, located in 15 cities. Emerson has also established more than 10 engineering centers, and has been expanding and strengthening its Asian procurement presence in China.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.emersonnetworkpower.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.