Founded in 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson began as a manufacturer of electric motors and fans, born from the insight that industrial America needed reliable power solutions. Brothers Charles and Alexander Meston, along with John Wesley Emerson, recognized that the rapidly industrializing nation required innovative electrical technology to power its growth. From these humble beginnings making electric fans, the company evolved continuously, expanding its capabilities and adapting to the changing technological landscape of the 20th century.
Today, Emerson stands as a global technology and engineering powerhouse driving innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter and more sustainable. With over 130 years of transformation behind them, they combine advanced technologies with industry-leading expertise to create sustainable solutions for the world's most complex challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis with operations in over 170 countries and approximately 73,000 employees, Emerson delivers automation solutions for the most demanding technology challenges, helping essential industries embrace automation and optimize their performance through intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software.