EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES™ INTRODUCES NEW TRAINING SEMINAR CATALOG FOR CONTRACTORS

ST. LOUIS, January 25, 2005 – Emerson Climate Technologies™, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today introduced its new Catalog of Learning Resources. Provided by Emerson’s Educational Services, the catalog contains detailed information on all instructor-led training courses currently offered to HVACR contractors by Emerson Climate Technologies, including the Compressor Operation and Service Seminar (COSS) and E2 Facility Management System training seminars.

“Emerson’s Educational Services group delivers comprehensive training programs that not only cover essential service skills, but also keep contractors and technicians up-to-date on emerging technology,” said Larry Banas, director of Emerson Climate Technologies Educational Services. “The Catalog of Learning Resources presents one of the most comprehensive sets of training courses available in the industry, giving complete information on each course offered and allowing contractors to select the courses that are right for them.”

The catalog provides detailed information on each course offered by Emerson Climate Technologies, including who should attend each class, required prerequisites, fees, as well as learning objectives and topics covered during the course. Several of the classes have been approved by the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) for use towards NATE recertification.

Every Emerson Climate Technologies course is led by an experienced instructor. Each instructor has broad knowledge and understanding of system principles, technology and the industry as a whole, as well as extensive hands-on experience; an understanding of the contractor’s business, needs and concerns. Instructors also possess a proven ability to hold the attention of the participants to provide the best learning experience possible.

View the Catalog of Learning Resources Course Catalog online at emersonclimate.com/education or, to order a free copy, contractors and technicians should call Emerson’s Educational Services at (800) 748-2779.

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.