Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses. Sales in fiscal 2011 were $24.2 billion.
KNAACK and WEATHER GUARD Brands
KNAACK LLC, a business unit of EMERSON Professional Tools, manufactures and markets a complete line of truck and van equipment such as heavy-duty tool boxes, as well as jobsite storage equipment and work stations. The company was founded by Howard Knaack in 1960 and has occupied its current location in Crystal Lake for more than 40 years.