Emerson Network Power: Emerson Network Power to Collaborate with Kontron to Deliver Leading Embedded Computing Solutions to Japanese Market

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, today announced it will join forces with Kontron AG to serve the Japanese market. Uniting two global leaders, Emerson Network Power will be the master channel partner for both Emerson and Kontron embedded computing products in Japan, including all sales, customer support and related activities under the Emerson brand.

Customers will be served via an established network of direct and distribution channels, providing both sales and technical support using Emerson Network Power's service center and partners. Kontron and Emerson will jointly provide all product engineering, application engineering and technical support. Through this collaboration in Japan, customers will have access to the best embedded computing technologies, products and solutions that both Emerson and Kontron offer.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. For more information on Emerson Network Power's embedded computing products and services including ATCA , MicroTCA , CompactPCI , VMEbus, industrial motherboards and OpenSAF for original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators in the telecommunications, industrial, aerospace/defense and medical markets, visitwww.EmersonNetworkPower.com/EmbeddedComputing.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), 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 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America's largest companies. Business-Critical Continuity, Emerson Network Power and the Emerson Network Power logo are trademarks and service marks of Emerson Electric Co. PICMG, AdvancedTCA, ATCA, CompactPCI and MicroTCA are registered trademarks of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. 2009 Emerson Electric Co.

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