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George Fischer Signet proudly announces the introduction of the 8900 Multi-Parameter, Multi-Channel, Multi-Language Controller now with a BTU calculator. It is important to note that there is no increase in price for this added feature.

This year’s Annual Shareholders Meeting of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, a leading manufacturer of high-quality vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges, mass spectrometers and complete vacuum systems, was held on June 8, 2005 in Wetzlar.

Pentair named John C. Ma, 42, president of the Asia Pacific region for the Pentair Water Group, effective June 18, 2005. This newly created position will report to Pentair Vice Chairman Richard J. Cathcart.

PlantWeb® digital plant architecture with the Ovation® control system will automate new water treatment plant and reservoir complex serving 3 million people.

On 6 June 2005 Grundfos awarded the prize for this year’s best supplier, the Grundfos Supplier Award. The award was given to French company Nexans Winding Wires (former Alcatel Cable), a Grundfos supplier for more than 20 years.

A non-intrusive pressure sensor which protects pumps from both dry-running conditions and high-pressure situations, has been introduced by progressing cavity pump specialists ROBBINS & MYERS.

ITT Industries, Inc. announced today that George E. Minnich will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the corporation. Minnich is currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Otis Elevator Company, a $9 billion division of United Technologies Corporation. He will join ITT Industries on July 1, 2005.

Parker Hannifin Corporation reported orders for the month of May in the company’s industrial and aerospace segments.

SEK 2,8 billion will be distributed on June 7, 2005 to SKF shareholders.

Maximum attention to application requirements and constant research for the development of products with a high-performance profile: this is the combination which distinguishes Lowara S.r.l., an ITT Industries group company, in the study and construction of avant-garde solutions for pumping water.