Emerson is a $16.8 billion global industrial software and engineering company with over 80,000 employees. Founded in 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri, as a manufacturer of electric motors and fans, over the past 100-plus years, Emerson has grown from a regional manufacturer into a global technology solutions powerhouse. While much growth came through acquisitions, management has worked diligently to create tighter company integration-- mostly through brand solutions and marketing strategy. Emerson’s work in exploring Values to build consistency, defining key Causes that align with various business units, and now identifying Purpose through employee participation has been remarkable.