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	The company is driving growth through its commitments to technology development, market expansion, and operational excellence. With $14 billion in annual sales and operations throughout the world, Emerson holds leadership positions in each of its business segments: industrial automation; process control; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; electronics and telecommunications; and appliance and tools. With headquarters in St. Louis, Emerson has more than 60 divisions selling products in more than 150 countries. The company employs 117,000 people. Emerson brand names are recognized worldwide. Copeland Compliant Scroll ® compressors have revolutionized the HVAC industry, and Fisher-Rosemount's PlantWeb® has set a new standard for comprehensive process control systems in a variety of manufacturing applications. Other well-known brands include U.S. Motors® and Emerson Motors, Fisher-Rosemount devices and systems, Intellution® automation software, Liebert® power distribution and protection systems, Astec power conversion products, ASCO power conversion systems, White-Rodgers® thermostats, RIDGID® hand and power tools, In-Sink-Erator™ waste disposers, and ClosetMaid™ storage systems.