Emerson Completes Acquisition of 7AC Technologies, Inc.
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has successfully acquired 7AC Technologies, a start-up specializing in innovative air conditioning solutions that promote energy efficiency and sustainable air management. This technology enables commercial building owners and retailers to manage humidity and temperature seamlessly. The membrane-based liquid desiccant system is modular and adaptable to different applications. Emerson's executive president highlighted its superior energy efficiency and air quality compared to existing products. This acquisition strengthens Emerson's position in the high-growth commercial air management market.
- Acquisition of 7AC strengthens Emerson's advanced heating and cooling technology portfolio.
- 7AC's liquid desiccant technology offers improved energy efficiency and air quality.
- The acquisition opens growth opportunities in the commercial air management market.
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced it has completed the purchase of 7AC Technologies, Inc. 7AC is a technology start-up offering an emerging approach to air conditioning technology that enables energy savings and sustainable air management.
Emerson, a longtime leader in advanced heating and cooling technologies, has been collaborating with 7AC to commercialize a new technology that enables customers such as commercial building owners and retailers to achieve desired relative humidity and temperature in a single step. The membrane-based liquid desiccant technology is flexible, fully modular and can be incorporated into various applications.
“With liquid desiccant technology, 7AC provides a one-step solution that demonstrates better energy efficiency and air quality than current best-in-class products,” said Jamie Froedge, executive president of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business. “In response to customer needs, industry regulations and new building codes, commercial building owners can leverage this technology to easily manage the humidity, temperature, purity, and distribution of air.”
Commercial air management is a market with high growth and solutions opportunities. From industry-leading Copeland™ scroll compressors to the Sensi™ suite of smart home capabilities, including its award-winning thermostats, the addition of 7AC expands on Emerson’s legacy heating, ventilation and air conditioning capabilities to provide commercial and residential customers best-in-class solutions that protect human comfort and advance energy efficiency.
7AC is headquartered in Beverly, MA.
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Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
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