Bristol will extend the Emerson product portfolio and leadership in flow measurement products and services, enabling us to offer an even broader range of value, performance, and reliability to our customers. In addition, the Bristol Babcock management team demonstrates excellent leadership, innovation, dedication to quality, and strong company performance...qualities that fit well with Emerson.

The goal of this is multiple - to avoid unplanned shutdowns, improve operating efficiency and quality of the product, and to get at maintenance and make sure that the maintenance dollars are spent efficiently.