The project
will create the Fisher Technology Development Center, which will
be the industry’s largest and most advanced flow control
research facility. It will be staffed by employees from
Emerson’s current research and development facility, with plans
to add 15 R&D engineers. Construction is expected to begin in
2007. Ted Grabau, director of global technology for Fisher
products, indicates the new facility will:
·
Quadruple current air and water flow rate capabilities to permit
testing of valves for larger and higher pressure applications.
·
Increase pressure and flow sub-systems to support noise
abatement research and product development.
·
Provide new flow sciences research labs to support multi-phase,
cavitation and real world fluid control problems.
·
Expand dynamic performance test loops to accommodate larger
valves.
·
Support all new product development
·
Improve customer demo and witness testing capability.
“Construction
of this facility will allow us to continue to develop the
innovative control valve technologies that help our customers
maximize the performance of their plants,” said Terry Buzbee,
president of the Fisher division of Emerson.
Fisher control
valves play a key role in managing the flow of materials through
process systems in such industries as power, refining, chemical,
and oil and gas production. With this renovation and expansion,
Emerson is continuing the innovation and growth that dates back
to 1880, when the Fisher Governor Company began its
manufacturing operations in Marshalltown. Today, Emerson is the
world’s largest manufacturer of control valves, with sales,
manufacturing and service facilities located worldwide
“Process
manufacturers have been relying on Fisher valves for well over
100 years, and this expansion of our R&D capabilities will
enable us to broaden our global reach to better meet the needs
of our global customers,” Buzbee said.
About
Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process
Management (www.emersonprocess.com),
an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate
their production, processing and distribution in the chemical,
oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage,
pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines
superior products and technology with industry specific
engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance
services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®,
Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Bristol®, DeltaVTM, Ovation®, and
AMS™ Suite.
About
Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR),
based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology
and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to
customers through its network power, process management,
industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and
tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2006 were $20.1 billion. For
more information, visit
www.GoToEmerson.com.
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