Emerson acquires Aperture, a leading provider of data center management software. Emerson reported 140,700 employees worldwide that year.

Almighty, O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions!

A thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms.

Emerson sales reach $17.1 billion, an 11 percent increase over the prior year. Emerson airs its first-ever TV commercials to spotlight.