Emerson Electric Company (NYSE: EMR) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri, United States. This Fortune 500 company manufactures products and provides engineering services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
Emerson is one of the largest power equipment manufacturers in the USA. As of 2010, it has a workforce of approximately 127,800 employees worldwide, with a global presence spanning 150 countries.
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