Emerson Electric is a diversified global manufacturing company that provides innovative solutions for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. It operates through its Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Emerson has approximately 115,000 employees and 220 manufacturing locations worldwide. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St.Louis, Missouri. It was formerly known as The Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company and changed its name to Emerson Electric Co. in 2000.