AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 28, 2006)  Emerson Process Management has announced the Rosemount 753R with iTraX® web-based monitoring system for inventory management. First in the industry to integrate smart sensors, communications and self-contained power into a single packaged solution, the new monitoring system includes intelligent Rosemount 753R indicators that provide reliable wireless communication of measurement data, alerts, and device health status through established cellular networks. The data is accessed via the secure iTraX web interface.

The 753R with iTraX is the first of many technologies in Emerson's Smart Wireless portfolio which improve access to critical information that was previously inaccessible. While the 753R with iTraX connects global remote assets for inventory management, Emerson's other Smart Wireless technologies to be released this year will connect unmanned sites near plants, and introduce robust self-organizing networks in plants to increase access to diagnostics for asset optimization.

The Rosemount 753R with iTraX is ideal for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and remote inventory monitoring applications where avoiding customer tank outages is critical to distributors of industrial gases, specialty chemicals, and fuel. The new smart monitoring system mitigates tank outages and dramatically reduces the logging of thousands of miles from unnecessary bulk product deliveries.

The iTraX interface provides electronic alerts that notify logistics managers when a specific tank is reaching low levels, preventing costly tank outages. By automating the monitoring process with best practices, bulk deliveries can be planned based on operational need, eliminating sub-optimal distribution schedules and routes. It is common for users of web based monitoring systems to realize from 10% to 25% savings in logistics costs over manual inventory management.

The quality and timeliness of remote measurement data provided by the Rosemount 753R with iTraX has been demonstrated by early adopting customers to have greater than 99.5% data reliability. This ensures that accurate and timely information is made available for maximum operational benefit. The iTraX database may also be linked to a user's proprietary enterprise system through a secure connection and an application programming interface.

The iTraX web interface allows users to configure, monitor, and manage a remote HART® transmitter through a secure web portal. Level and system alerts with email or pager notification can also be established for timely communication to the right personnel to take appropriate action.

The Rosemount 753R is compatible with 2-wire HART instrumentation and is part of Emerson's broad range of intelligent, digital field devices. Emerson's extensive network of factory-certified instrument consultants are available to help users implement Rosemount technologies to optimize business performance and minimize risk.

The 753R with iTraX is currently available in the U.S. with other world area availability coming soon.

To learn more, go to www.rosemount.com/753R.

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. A division of Emerson, Rosemount Inc. (www.emersonprocess.com/rosemount) is a global leader in high-precision pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation. Rosemount's best-in-class technology and expertise play a key role in Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Rosemount®, iTraX®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, DeltaV„¢, 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 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.