Emerson opens new Dubai facility and strengthens presence in Middle East

01-15-2009: Emerson celebrated the official opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai to better serve its growing portfolio of business in the Middle East and to reinforce the company's long-term commitment to the region.

David N. Farr, Emerson's chairman, chief executive officer, and president, was in the Middle East in connection with the facility opening and to meet with senior executives of the oil and gas companies in Qatar and Kuwait and with government officials in Qatar to review Emerson's ongoing investment plans in those areas. Emerson also has resident personnel in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi serving major customers and projects in those areas.

In its fiscal 2008, Emerson posted sales of US$868 million in the Middle East region. The company hopes to surpass US$1 billion in the region in the near future.

Emerson's new regional headquarters is located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. Emerson has more than 300 employees working out of this location. The facility consists of 80,000 square feet of office space and 50,000 square feet of light industrial manufacturing and warehouse space. At this location, Emerson assembles and tests its products and advanced technology solutions before shipment — benefiting customers throughout the Middle East and Africa with faster service and lower cost advantages.