Discrete Automation
Emerson Electric Co. - Product Line
The Discrete Automation segment includes solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, pneumatic cylinders and actuators, air preparation equipment, pressure and temperature switches, electric linear motion solutions, programmable automation control systems and software, electrical distribution equipment, and materials joining solutions used primarily in discrete industries. Products within our Discrete Automation segment are marketed under a variety of brands including: Afag, Appleton, ASCO, Aventics, Branson, Movicon, PACSystems, SolaHD, TESCOM, and TopWorx.
Business Profile
Primary Products
Solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, pneumatic cylinders and actuators, air preparation equipment, pressure and temperature switches, electric linear motion solutions, programmable automation control systems and software, electrical distribution equipment, materials joining solutions
Target Markets
Discrete manufacturing industries
Operations
Key Locations
Manufacturing facilities for solenoid valves, pneumatic systems, and automation controls. Global distribution to support discrete manufacturing industries.
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Growth Metrics (Latest Year)
Financial Performance Trends
Revenue, Operating Income, EBITDA & Operating Margin
Historical Financial Data
| Year | Revenue | Operating Income | Operating Margin | EBITDA |
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| 2024 | $2,506.0 | $466.0 | 18.60% | $500.0 |
| 2023 | $2,635.0 | $509.0 | 19.32% | $538.0 |
| 2022 | $2,612.0 | $542.0 | 20.75% | $572.0 |
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2024
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• Sales decreased $129M, or 5%, to $2.5 billion
• Softness across all geographies
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• Sales increased $23M, or 1%, to $2.6 billion
• Underlying sales increased 3%
• Softening demand in second half of year
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Sales decreased $129M, or 5%, reflecting softness in all geographies.
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Sales increased $23M, or 1%, while underlying sales increased 3%. Results reflected softening demand in the second half of the year, with all geographies up low-to-mid single digits for the full year.
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| Margin & Earnings |
Earnings decreased $43M, or 9%, to $466M. Margin declined to 18.6% (down from 19.3% in 2023).
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Earnings decreased $33M, or 6%, to $509M. Margin declined to 19.3% (down from 20.7% in 2022), reflecting lower volume leverage and market softness.
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Regional Sales Breakdown 2024
Sales by Region
| Region | Sales ($M) | % of Total |
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| AMEA | $727 | 25.9% |
| Americas | $1709 | 60.8% |
| Europe | $375 | 13.3% |
| Total | $2811 | 100% |
Regional Mix
Multi-Year Regional Trends
| Year | AMEA ($M) | Americas ($M) | Europe ($M) | Total ($M) |
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| 2024 | $727 | $1709 | $375 | $2811 |
| 2023 | $669 | $1648 | $355 | $2672 |
| 2022 | $610 | $1484 | $337 | $2431 |