Under the leadership of Thomas Meston, the company expands into a new, eight-story factory building in St. Louis. Becomes president.
Company completes security certification
By the end of World War I, Emerson’s annual sales approach $3 million dollars. Under the leadership, the company expands into a new.
Company expands into eight story factory-building
In St. Louis, Emerson displays its product line in the dazzling Palace of Electricity as the nationwide demand for electricity continues to soar.
Company announces range of security products.
Design breakthrough upgrades Emerson Motors to a more useful horsepower, which is then used to power countless time and effort-saving
Fierce Competition develop from companies
Emerson introduces the Parker scalloped blade design, moving air more quietly and efficiently. A design breakthrough upgrades Emerson.
First product is introduced to the world
The fledgling company builds its business around AC motors and manufactures the first electric fans sold in North America.
First company introducing and opening
Two Scotland-born brothers, Charles and Alexander Meston, see a tremendous business opportunity in developing a reliable electric motor.