EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES RECOGNIZES ITS AUTHORIZED WHOLESALERS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN 2004

ST. LOUIS, January 10, 2005 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) recently honored its top-performing Copeland authorized wholesalers with 2004 sales awards. The company presented the awards at its National Wholesaler Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The theme for this year’s conference, “Power Up,” made reference to the opportunity for wholesalers, with help from industry partners like Emerson Climate Technologies, to power their businesses with new tools and programs. The conference highlighted Emerson Climate Technologies’ increased focus on new technologies, new market opportunities and new ways for Authorized Wholesalers to merchandise a complete line of Emerson products.

“It is very rewarding for us to recognize our wholesalers each year, particularly when they continue to achieve exceptional results,” said Mark Gibson, vice president and general manager of Distribution Services, a part of the Emerson Climate Technologies business group. “These wholesalers are a vital part of Emerson Climate Technologies’ business, not only through their dedication to marketing our products and services, but also through their commitment to customer satisfaction.”

Tom Bettcher, business leader for Emerson Climate Technologies; Ed Purvis, group vice president of Emerson Climate Technologies – Refrigeration; and Mark Gibson presented the awards at this year’s conference.

Wholesalers were eligible for two different awards categories: Peak Performance, and SystemPro™. Peak Performers are distinguished by three criteria. These include: (1) double-digit sales growth in overall purchases; (2) double-digit sales growth within focused product categories; (3) and successfully implemented a company-wide marketing plan for the year.

Twelve wholesalers received the Peak Performance Award for 2004:

• Aireco, Inc.

• American Refrigeration (second consecutive year)

• The Bell-Simons Companies

• Crescent Parts & Equipment

• Gustave A. Larson Company (second consecutive year)

• Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group

• Johnstone Supply – Atlanta (second consecutive year)

• Midwest Refrigeration

• Progress Supply

• Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (second consecutive year)

• Tropic Supply

• Wittichen Supply Company

The SystemPro Award is given to wholesalers that sell the highest volume of Copeland hermetic refrigeration condensing units per branch. This year’s winners included:

• Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group

• Progress Supply

• Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (third consecutive year)

Special recognition was also given to the C.C. DICKSON CO. for support of Emerson’s Dry Run Promotional Program. “Their exceptional efforts in promoting this program with contractors and end users resulted in significant sales growth for both C.C.DICKSON CO. and the Flow Controls Division of Emerson Climate Technologies, said Bob Labbett, vice president of marketing for Distribution Services.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), 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 2004 were $15.6 billion.

About Emerson Climate Technologies

Emerson Climate Technologies™, a business of Emerson, is the world’s leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications. The group combines best-in-class technology with proven engineering, design, distribution, educational and monitoring services to provide customized, integrated climate control solutions for customers worldwide. Emerson Climate Technologies’ innovative solutions, which include industry-leading brands such as Copeland Scroll™ and White-Rodgers®, improve human comfort, safeguard food and protect the environment.