Emerson Industrial Automation Renames Power Transmission Division

"Power Transmission Solutions" more closely aligns with broader capabilities, customer needs

ST.LOUIS, August 3, 2009—Emerson Industrial Automation, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), announced a new name for its Emerson Power Transmission division.  The business, which designs, manufactures and markets a family of respected power transmission component brands, will now be called Power Transmission Solutions. 
Anthony E. Pajk, President of Power Transmission Solutions noted the changing dynamics of the power transmission industry and evolving customer needs were the impetus for the name change.  "Our customers across aerospace, aggregates, food and beverage and the many other industries we serve want and need more than just products from us," said Pajk.  "They value the technology and engineering expertise we bring as well as our insights into their business needs and our commitment to innovation.  Today, we truly are creating and delivering customized power transmission solutions that overcome specific customers' challenges and help move their businesses forward."