NI becomes Emerson Test & Measurement

The Test & Measurement business will continue to be headquartered in Austin, Texas.

NI reported $1.66 billion in 2022 revenue.

Ritu Favre (pictured) has been appointed to lead the Test & Measurement segment as Business Group President. Favre joined NI in 2019 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the semiconductor business and was promoted to Executive Vice President of Business Units in 2022, where she was responsible for driving growth across the semiconductor and electronics; aerospace, defence and government; transportation; and portfolio business units. She brings more than 30 years of technology experience to Emerson, with deep customer relationships and expertise on the emerging innovations and technologies driving electronic test and measurement forward.

“I am excited to lead Emerson’s newly formed Test & Measurement business group and build on NI’s strong foundation as we drive synergies, continue to enhance growth and profitability, and help to execute on Emerson’s strategy as an automation leader,” said Favre. “With a deep bench of talent, an impressive roster of customers and our strong combined innovation engine, we are well positioned to work closely with Emerson’s broader business to enhance our ability to solve our customers’ toughest test and measurement challenges.”

NI CEO Eric Starkloff tweeted, “Today I change my title from CEO of NI (National Instruments) to “former CEO” and transition to support NI’s new leader, Ritu Favre, as she takes NI forward as part of Emerson. 26 years at NI from Application Engineer to CEO has been an extraordinary journey. I’ll be around for a couple of months to help transition and then I’ll be rooting you on as your biggest fan! I’ll always love this company.

Emerson says that the acquisition of NI advances Emerson’s position as a global automation leader and expands its opportunity to capitalise on key secular trends like nearshoring, digital transformation, and sustainability and decarbonisation.

NI’s portfolio of software, control and intelligent devices is expected to accelerate Emerson’s revenue growth aligned to its 4-7% through the cycle organic growth target.

The deal also increases Emerson’s end market exposure in discrete markets, which will be Emerson’s second largest industry segment, and with approximately 20% of sales in software, NI also increases Emerson’s exposure to high-growth industrial software markets.

“Our acquisition of NI is a significant milestone in our efforts to transform Emerson and realise our vision of increasing growth, cohesiveness and end market diversification across Emerson’s portfolio,” said Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai. “We are pleased to welcome NI employees to Emerson and benefit from our shared visions and cultures, including our mutual commitment to innovation, operational excellence and sustainability. Together, we look forward to providing our customers more innovative and differentiated products, executing on our synergy targets and delivering increased shareholder value.”