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HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 8, 2001–National-Oilwell, Inc. (NYSE:NOI) today reported fourth quarter net income, excluding noncash special charges, of $18.6 million ($0.23 per diluted share), up from $11.9 million ($0.15 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2000 and up from near breakeven results in the fourth quarter of 1999. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2000 were $329.4 million, 15% above the third quarter of 2000 and 48% above the fourth quarter of 1999.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) announced that its senior management described the growth of its Water Technologies segment to investment professionals attending the 11th Annual Gabelli Pump, Valve, and Motor Symposium today in New York, N.Y.

A new feature is that the Lowara SV pump coupled with a Hydrovar variable speed drive can aid the irrigation designer by now accepting 2 simultaneous inputs.

Pompes Salmson is going to take part in one of the most important Building exhibition show in South Africa from march 21st to march 24th, Interbuild Cape 2001, incorporating the Plumbdrain Cape 2001, the most comprehensive plumbing exhibition in Africa.

DALLAS, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Flowserve Corp. (NYSE: FLS) today announced

fourth quarter 2000 net income of 50 cents a share, an increase of 117 percent

compared with 23 cents a share in the fourth quarter of 1999, before special

items in both periods.

Carver Pump introduced its new RS Series ring section, multi-stage pump. Designed for a wide variety of moderate to high pressure applications, the RS offers expanded features, new sizes, and higher pressure ratings in an overall more cost effective design package.

February 2, 2001, Seneca Falls, NY. Goulds Pumps, ITT Industries announced today that Mike McLaughlin (driver of the Goulds Pumps #48 car) has decided to leave team owners Innovative Motorsports to join Gibbs Racing. A new driver for the Team 48 will be announced soon.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb 1 /PRNewswire/ —

United Dominion Industries Ltd. (NYSE, TSE: UDI) today announced 2000 net income, before non-recurring items, totaled $94.7 million ($2.42 per share) on sales of $2.4 billion. Earnings per share before non-recurring charges were flat year-over-year on a 10% increase in sales. Per share results for the year were calculated on 39.1 million shares outstanding, compared to 39.6 million shares last year.

Ashland, Ohio† January 2001† Hydromatic is pleased to announce the introduction of the new 40RP (single seal) and 40RDP (dual seal), 4″ Self Primer. The new primers feature a removable rotating assembly, which allows easy inspection of the pump without disturbing the pump or the piping.

Ashland, Ohio – January 2001 – Hydromatic is pleased to announce the introduction of the new TG-Pro System.