Beautifully engraved Specimen from the Copeland Products, Inc.. This historic document was printed by the American Banknote Company. Copeland Corporation, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Company since 1986, is a world leader in the production of compressors, condensing units and electronics for commercial refrigeration and residential and commercial air conditioning applications. Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1921 by Edmund Copeland, the company has established an international reputation for technological innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality and service. During eight decades, Copeland has grown to more than 8,000 employees worldwide and is one of the largest businesses in the Emerson organization.