Emerson Electric Co. · St. Louis, MO United States · (NYSE: EMR)

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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Make yourself necessary to somebody," and Emerson Electric follows that adage. The company, generally known as just Emerson, makes a host of electrical, electromechanical, and electronic products, many of which are used to control gases, liquids, and electricity. Emerson pursues an active, aggressive acquisition strategy (with select divestitures along the way) in building up its global business with dozens of subsidiaries. The company gathers its 60-plus business units and divisions under eight Emerson Brands. It has more than 250 manufacturing locations, with about 165 locations outside of the US. Foreign operations make up more than half of Emerson's sales. To read the full description, subscribe now.