Emerson Network Power Surge Protection Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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Binghamton, NY (April 6, 2011) - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Emerson Network Power Surge Protection division on April 6, 2011.
"We are pleased to have been an important part of the local community for the past 40 years," says William C. Fierle, president of Emerson Network Power Surge Protection. "We're looking forward to many more."
Established in 1971 as a consulting engineering company called Control Concepts Corporation, the company quickly capitalized on opportunities that came from its relationship with Corning Glass Corporation. To protect its client's production process from power disturbances, the company developed a patented technology known as Islatrol(TM) Active Tracking Filters(TM). Islatrol(TM) has since become an industry standard.
In 1990, Control Concepts was acquired by Liebert Corporation, a subsidiary of Emerson. In 1997, Edco Inc. was acquired, allowing Emerson to add low-voltage surge protection devices to its product portfolio. Then, in 2000, Emerson created Centers of Expertise, whereby Liebert and Control Concepts became part of Emerson Network Power. In 2007, the surge protection business was officially designated as Emerson Network Power Surge Protection, Incorporated, with Edco becoming a brand name.
"We've continued to invest in this community, and we remain dedicated to our roots," says Fierle. "In 2009, we opened our brand-new corporate headquarters here in Binghamton."
The company also opened a state-of-the-art test lab designed to significantly enhance product safety and performance for its surge protection devices. Today, Emerson Network Power Surge Protection employs more than 55 people in Binghamton.
"There are not many similar facilities anywhere in the world - and when you combine this investment and infrastructure with our skilled researchers and engineers, Emerson Network Power will continue to innovate and be the leader in our industry," notes Fierle.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM) from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses. Sales in fiscal 2010 were $21 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
