Business
Emerson Combines Units: Electronics manufacturer Emerson Electric Co. said Friday that it is combining an Irvine division, which makes devices to protect computers from surges and interruptions in power, with an Ohio subsidiary that makes similar devices for larger computer networks.
Nov. 21, 1992
Autos
Emerson Electric Buys Two Firms: Emerson Electric Co. announced the purchase of Leroy-Somer SA, a French maker of electric motors, for $460 million.
Dec. 13, 1989
Monsanto Co. will sell its Fisher Controls International unit to Emerson Electric Co. for $1.275 billion, the companies said Tuesday.
Aug. 5, 1992
As part of a consolidation with a recently acquired sister company, Emerson Computer Power, a maker of power supply equipment, began laying off 100 of its 580 employees in the past month, the company confirmed Monday.
April 24, 1990
Emerson Electric Co. said it elected James F.
Oct. 5, 1988
A British company said Monday that it has agreed to buy BI Technologies Corp., a Fullerton manufacturer of electrical and electronic components, for $65 million in cash.
Jan. 11, 2000
Commack, N.Y.
Oct. 28, 1986
Emerson Computer Power, a manufacturer of power-supply systems, laid off 31 of its 411 employees after moving its offices last week from Santa Ana to Irvine, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
Sept. 12, 1991
Powertec, a Chatsworth maker of power supplies used mainly in minicomputers and telecommunications equipment, has been bought for an undisclosed amount by Emerson Electric Co. of St.
Aug. 2, 1988
Emerson Electric of St.
March 20, 1985