EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES™ INTRODUCES ONLINE STORE FOR CONTRACTOR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

ST. LOUIS, April 10, 2006 – Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), today announced the launch of its online store for contractor educational resources. The newly developed website provides contractors with a one-stop, convenient location to electronically register for and/or purchase Emerson Climate’s instructor-led training, distance-learning training, instructional videos, interactive CDs and fact-filled literature.

“In order for contractors to maintain a thorough understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies, it’s important that they have easy access to educational materials and seminars,” said Larry Banas, director of Emerson Climate Technologies’ Educational Services. “This new online store gives contractors 24-hour access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive sets of training courses and educational tools. It allows contractors to conveniently learn more about our offerings and then easily select the educational tools that are right for them.”

One of the biggest benefits that the store brings to the contractor is the opportunity to take a number of courses online. Contractors can do this from the comfort of their own homes or offices and at a time that’s convenient for them. The site currently features 10 different online training programs, and there are plans to add many more programs in the future. The online courses are designed to be highly interactive, yet easy to use. These programs are ideal for brushing up on the basics or helping prepare for an instructor-led course. Each session takes about 20 minutes to complete.

In addition to the distance-learning modules, Emerson’s online educational store offers contractors the ability, through a secure login, to register for courses and purchase educational materials. Instructor-led training programs available include such favorites as the Compressor Operations and Service Seminar (COSS) and Air Conditioning Scroll Training. The online store even provides a customer-service number (800.748.2779) to direct any questions about the tools and courses offered on the site.

Emerson Climate Technologies is committed to supporting the HVACR industry through the training programs that it offers to contractors and technicians. The online store is the latest addition to the company’s wide range of educational tools and introductory and continuing-education courses.

To access the new online store, or for more information on Emerson Climate’s educational seminars and tools, visit EmersonClimate.com/Education and click on the online store link.

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.

About Educational Services

Educational Services, part of Emerson Climate Technologies, is a leading provider of comprehensive training programs and knowledge-management services for the HVACR industry. The company’s diversified educational resources take a systems-approach focus on keeping service technicians, manufacturers and end-users abreast of the latest industry technology and trends. Its offerings include market-focused seminars, easy-to-use training guides and manuals, CD-ROM-based learning tools, video training programs and more. Educational Services is headquartered in Sidney, Ohio. For more information, visit EmersonClimate.com/Education.