EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES™ ANNOUNCES MAJOR UPGRADES TO ITS TFE SERIES 8 – 40 TON THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE

ORLANDO, February 7, 2005 – Emerson Climate Technologies™, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced several upgrades to its line of commercial-grade thermal expansion valves (TFE). Designed, developed and manufactured by Emerson Climate Technologies Flow Controls, the product is ideal for use in commercial air conditioning units and chillers. The upgraded TFE valve will be introduced during the 2005 AHR Expo, February 7-9 in Orlando.

“The TFE valve is an ideal commercial air conditioning product because it provides a reliable, efficient and effective solution for a wide range of applications,” said Al Maier, vice president of application engineering. “The TFE is also ideal for use with higher-pressure, environmentally friendly refrigerants, such as R-410A. As the industry moves forward with more strict refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations, it becomes increasingly important for OEMs to install system components that work well under these harsh conditions.”

The TFE valve has been upgraded to include a number of important features. Among the redesigns are an increased pressure rating for R-410A applications and improved life cycle performance. The valves have also been improved for applications ranging in capacity from eight to 40 tons, an increase over the valve’s previous range of 10 to 25 tons.

Other features and benefits of the TFE valve include:

• 680 Psig Maximum Working Pressure (MWP) – Meets the high pressure requirements of R-410A systems and allows the valve to be installed in a wide range of applications

• Balanced port design – Maintains superheat control over a wide range of head pressures, regardless of flow direction, contributing to year-round operation and applications flexibility

• Stainless steel power element – Provides corrosion resistance for longer valve life

• Removable power element – Allows the valve to be serviced without removing the body from the system, saving the time and cost of replacing the valve body

• Refrigerant color designation label on the power element – Provides “At-A-Glance” refrigerant identification, thereby simplifying identification and installation

• UL recognized – Conforms to internationally recognized safety requirements, assuring the designs are safe

• Backward compatible – Completely compatible with original TFE, so no model number changes are necessary

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. For more information, visit GoToEmerson.com.

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. For more information, visit emersonclimate.com.

About Flow Controls
Flow Controls (formerly Alco Controls), part of Emerson Climate Technologies, is the leading provider of precision electronic and electromechanical controls for air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Founded in 1925 as Alco Valve Company, Flow Controls continues to pioneer the control of refrigerant flow with innovative designs like the thermostatic expansion valve (first patented in 1924 by the future Alco Valve Company), moisture indicators and filter driers. The company’s Hermetic Moisture Indicator (HMI) is the most sensitive moisture indicator in the HVAC/R industry. Flow Controls is headquartered in St. Louis. For more information, visit emersonflowcontrols.com.