EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES™ TO BUILD MORE EXTENSIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Initiative follows introduction of new product brochure and tools designed to help contractors meet the growing needs of their customers

ST. LOUIS, April 12, 2006 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), recently launched an initiative to develop and strengthen relationships with mechanical contractors who install, repair and service a wide range of products, including gas valves, thermostats, compressors, specialized flow controls and system protectors, and thousands of other HVACR products. This follows Emerson’s launch of similar initiatives over the last year, to strengthen relationships with contractors working in the foodservice, supermarket and industrial market segments.

The goal of Emerson’s relationship-building is to inform contractors of the products, tools, education and support they need to grow their business, stay ahead of emerging trends and meet the energy-efficiency needs of their customers. By communicating with these contractors, Emerson Climate Technologies also plans to gather feedback on products and services currently in development, enhance current levels of product knowledge and gain insight into contractors’ thoughts on current industry trends and issues.

“Emerson Climate Technologies is focused on strengthening these relationships in order to provide contractors with the support they need in the marketplace,” said Matt Brown, contractor support manager for Emerson Climate Technologies. “Since this marketplace demands that contractors have a broad product knowledge, paired with insight and innovation, we need to do our part to provide them with the most up-to-date information on new technologies, products and services, so that they can continually provide outstanding service to their customers. Our goal is to create opportunities for these contractors to expand their understanding of the diverse Emerson® products they work with every day.”

As part of the initiative to strengthen relationships with mechanical contractors, Emerson Climate Technologies has introduced a product brochure specifically focused on specialized products and solutions for a multitude of applications for the mechanical contractor. The brochure is the fourth in a series of new product brochures designed to help contractors gain a more complete view of the systems they are servicing, as well as the Emerson Climate Technologies™ products and services available for the industry. Brochures were previously released for refrigeration contractors in the foodservice and supermarket industries, as well as for the industrial/commercial market segment.

Emerson Climate Technologies is also working extensively with wholesalers to provide the tools they need to work effectively with contractors. Online eBusiness tools, such as Online Product Information (OPI), product selection and competitive cross-reference information, cover a full range of products used in the HVACR aftermarket, including products specific to the supermarket industry. These tools create opportunities for wholesaler personnel to educate themselves on the options available from Emerson Climate Technologies.

For more information and a complete list of Emerson Climate Technologies products and solutions available to mechanical contractors, visit EmersonClimateContractor.com.

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 2005 were $17.3 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.