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Emerson Completes Pentair Valves &
Controls Acquisition
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced that it has completed the purchase of the Valves & Controls
business from Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) for $3.15 billion.
“This acquisition enables us to continue to grow our global footprint in automation and expand our
leadership position in key served markets such as chemical, power, refining, mining and oil and
gas,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David N. Farr. “By adding these highly respected
products and aftermarket services to our portfolio, Emerson is better positioned to serve the
needs of our global customers.”
Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the Valves & Controls business is a leading provider
of valve solutions and services with nearly 7,500 employees around the world. The business will
be integrated into Emerson’s Automation Solutions platform.
Mike Train, Automation Solutions executive president, said, “Pentair”s Valves & Controls business
fits extremely well with Emerson”s existing portfolio of Fisher control valves and regulators and
Bettis actuators. The addition of market leading product brands such as Anderson Greenwood,
Vanessa and Keystone creates the most comprehensive global valve business. Emerson”s final
control portfolio now includes control valves, pressure relief, butterfly, gate, globe, ball and check
valves, and an extensive globa