Florham Park, N.J., [March 7, 2010]—Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, reports that Don Bachman has been appointed executive director of mission critical data centers for the ASCO Power Technologies business of Emerson Network Power.
This new position represents the ASCO business’s growing commitment to meeting the power reliability requirements of the global data center market. Bachman’s responsibilities span business development, sales, building strategic partnerships and counseling the business on the changing data center market. His experience includes data center projects for Microsoft, HP, ADP, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Visa, IBM and the Social Security Administration.
He also will help internal ASCO business functions, such as marketing, applications, product development and management, engineering, and service, develop comprehensive product and service solutions for this market’s special requirements. That includes management and monitoring systems, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) bypass switchboard design and manufacturing for Emerson Network Power’s Liebert business.
Brian Schafer, president of the Metro New York Chapter of the 7 x 24 Exchange and director of business development for Highland Associates, said, “Mr. Bachman’s appointment exemplifies the firm’s commitment as a leader in the mission critical industry. Mr. Bachman is a well-versed and well-respected industry veteran and his commitment to customers, colleagues, and other industry peers, along with his astute business and leadership skills will continue to support Emerson’s vision and status in the industry.”
Bachman is a 23-year veteran of the ASCO business, having progressed through the ranks of the company’s sales operation. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an executive master’s degree in business administration from Rutgers University. He is involved in the 7x24 Exchange, Data Center Dynamics, the Metropolitan Electrical League and the IEEE.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. For more information on Emerson Network Power’s ASCO emergency or standby power switching and controls designed to safeguard data and telecommunications networks, industrial processes and critical installations, visit www.ASCOPower.com. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), 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. Emerson’s sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. The company is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
