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MINNETONKA, Minn., June 21, 2001 — Richard “Dick” Elliott joins Osmonics Household Water Group as vice president and general manager. Having previously served as president of four manufacturing companies, including EcoWater Systems, Inc., Elliott brings extensive knowledge of the water treatment industry and proven general management experience to Osmonics.

Grand Rapids, MI- Carmine Bosco has been named President of Blackmer, A Dover Resources Company, effective the beginning of June 2001.

Sundyne announces that effective immediately Doug Twyford has been named Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales responsible for Sundyne’s marketing and sales operations and strategies to respond to changing market and competitive conditions worldwide. Doug succeeds Bob Linden who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Sunydyne announces that Daryl Lamy, Unit Production Manager, has been promoted to the position of Sundyne Pumps Business Manager effective June 1, 2001 reporting to Jeff Wiemelt, Vice President Product Management.

Mike Schrock, President of Pentair Water Products Americas, recently named Dave Angelo, Kathie Buetow and William (Bill) Waltz to General Manager positions within the Pentair Pump Group. This action was taken to “move decision making closer to the customer and to provide easier access, increased speed, and a greater focus on product development and time to market improvements”, according to Schrock.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31 /PRNewswire/ — ITT Industries today announced the appointment of Stormy T. W. Hicks as President of its global Fluid Handling Systems Group.

CHARLOTTE, NC, May, 23, 2001 – United Dominion Industries announced today that Don Canterna will assume the role of President of Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Glasgow, May 29th: The Weir Group PLC announces the appointment of Mr Mark Selway as Chief Executive. He will take up his appointment on 5th June 2001.

Carver Pump is pleased to welcome Al Lopez as our new Mid-South Regional Sales Manager. A graduate of Southeast Louisiana University, Al has spent his entire career in this region selling pumps and related equipment.

Professor Takashi Asano of the University of California at Davis (UCD), USA was announced today by the Stockholm Water Foundation as the 11th recipient of the prestigious Stockholm water Prize.