Press Release: Emerson chosen one of "Hottest Companies" by START magazine for eighth consecutive year
Austin, Texas (August 11, 2005) – Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business (NYSE: EMR), has been named one of the "Hottest Companies of 2005" by START magazine for the eighth consecutive year. The award recognizes industry leaders who overcome challenges and achieve their corporate goals through the use of leading-edge technology.
"Emerson Process Management is one of the strongest innovators in the industry with the ability to deliver creative business solutions by integrating the latest technology into all its offerings," said John Buell, editor-in-chief of START, a leading trade publication focused on manufacturing technologies and innovation. "Emerson's award-winning technologies and solutions are proven in multi-thousands of manufacturing projects across industries and around the world."
To help plant personnel reduce mechanical failures, Emerson has extended the predictive technology of its innovative PlantWeb® digital plant architecture to launch the industry's first Smart Machinery Health™ Management solutions, which provide continuous real-time monitoring of motor-pump machines that are traditionally monitored infrequently and repaired only when they fail.
As a first innovation in this new category of instruments, Emerson's CSI 9210 Machinery Health Transmitter delivers continuous actionable information about rotating equipment health directly into plant process control systems and asset management applications. With this real-time information, plant operators are able to easily view rotating equipment status, recognize issues with machinery, and take actions to improve availability and plant performance.
Emerson's PlantWeb architecture has helped users realize up to 30% savings in installation costs as well as up to 66% improvement in maintenance productivity. Customers have also seen at least 2% improvement in overall plant efficiency and 20 to 30% improvement in specific process efficiency.
"We are pleased that the editors of START magazine continue to recognize our technology solutions each year," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "Emerson delivers unprecedented value to its customers globally and continues to invest heavily in product and services development. We sustain growth by listening to customers and responding with unique and innovative solutions to their high stakes problems."
About START magazine
START magazine provides executives with the first word on manufacturing innovation driven by technology. By combining case studies from some the world's most recognizable manufacturers, industry news and analysis, technology tips, Q&As with top leaders, and feature editorials on the business issues making headlines, START offers the most sound technology advice coupled with solid coverage of the financial, political, and management news and events shaping manufacturing.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, 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®, Daniel® , DeltaV™, Ovation® and AMS™ Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson 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 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
