Rosemount Inc.

Infobox Company
company_name = Rosemount
company_type = Subsidiary
foundation = 1956
location_city = Chanhassen, MN
products = Pressure, Temperature, Level, and Flow sensors |
parent = Emerson Electric Co.
homepage = [http://www.emersonprocess.com/Rosemount/]

Rosemount Inc. is a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Company that manufactures and sells high accuracy sensors that measure pressure, temperature, level, and flow. Its headquarters is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota. With over 1000 employees, it is the city's largest employer.

History

Rosemount Inc. was founded in 1956 with a focus on the aerospace industry growing rapidly under the expansion of the U.S. space program. In 1966, the company diversified its customer base by targeting not only government agencies, but also the commercial processing industry. Its success captured the attention of several high-tech comglomerates; Rosemount was subsequently acquired by Emerson Electric Company in August 1976.

References

#One http://www.emersonprocess.com/rosemount/about/history.html
#Two http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/LWS/docs/Top_20_Employers.pdf