David Dunbar Named as European President for Emerson Process Management


Baar, Switzerland (6 December 2007) - Emerson Process Management has announced the appointment of David Dunbar as their European President. Dunbar will lead the European sales and marketing activities for Emerson Process Management, which specialises in innovative technology and services that enable businesses like oil and gas facilities, refineries, power generators, chemical plants, pharmaceutical companies and other enterprises to automate their operations.

"We are sure David will prove to be an outstanding leader of the European Emerson Process Management team," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "We have seen tremendous growth within Europe over the last few years and David's experience and strong leadership qualities are key to meeting the demands of this exciting and challenging marketplace."

Dunbar takes over a role previously held by Jim Nyquist, who has been promoted to the position of president of Global Sales for Emerson Process Management. Dunbar and his family will relocate to Emerson's European head office in Baar, Switzerland, from Ohio in the USA, where he was the president of Emerson Climate Technologies, Refrigeration division. Dunbar brings a wealth of international process industry experience and is well known within Emerson Process Management from a previous position within the Asset Optimisation division where he was responsible for Machinery Health Management technologies and services.

"I am very pleased to have been offered this important position," said David Dunbar. "Emerson offer industry leading technologies and has a deserved reputation as a leader in all the markets they serve. This, coupled with Emerson's continued success and growth in this region makes this an exciting opportunity."

About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Bristol®, DeltaV(TM), Ovation®, and AMS(TM) Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.

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