The Final Control segment (valves, actuators) saw 13% underlying growth, driven by strong demand in chemical and energy markets. The Measurement & Analytical segment grew 16% organically, benefiting from robust instrumentation sales in the Americas and Europe. Meanwhile, Discrete Automation and Safety & Productivity had slower growth due to softer demand in industrial markets.
Sales for Final Control increased \$363, or 10 percent. Underlying sales increased 13 percent, reflecting strength in chemical and energy end markets and across all geographies, particularly in the U.S. Sales for Measurement & Analytical increased \$380, or 12 percent. Underlying sales increased 16 percent, reflecting robust growth in the Americas and Europe due to strong demand, while Asia, Middle East & Africa was up moderately due to softness in China. Discrete Automation sales increased \$23, or 1 percent, while underlying sales increased 3 percent, reflecting softening demand in the second half of the year, with all geographies up low- to-mid single digits for the full year. Safety & Productivity sales decreased \$14, or 1 percent, and underlying sales decreased 1 percent, reflecting softness in the Americas and Europe, while Asia, Middle East & Africa was up slightly.