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PARSIPPANY, NJ, August 13, 2001 – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announces registration for its 2001 Fall Management Conference, entitled “Leadership and Communications – The Critical Link”, to be held October 24 to 27 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C.

Gardner Denver, Inc. Announces Strategic Organizational Initiatives

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 20, 2001–Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) said today its Aerospace business unit has entered into a memorandum of understanding contract award with Sikorsky Aircraft to provide the fluid power components for the complete hydraulic system of the U. S. Army’s new RAH-66 Comanche helicopter.

Two new wash-down pump systems have been added to the Masterflex® I/P® product line—the Stainless Steel/Chrome and the Bracket-Mounted Digital pumps.

Fuji Techno Industries Co., Ltd. changes its English name to Fuji Techno Industries Corporation.

AxFlow Holding AB, Sweden, has through its Danish subsidiary AxFlow A/S, Allerød, acquired 100% of the activities of Scana Godtkjær & Armatur AS, Smørum, Denmark.

Vanton Pumps Ltd has appointed Peter Adamson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Taiwanese manufacturer HUNG PUMP introduces the new models BPS-200D Utility and Drainage Pumps as well as BPS-200S Sea Water Drainage Pumps.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering Inc., introduces M-03 Series Industrial Pumps. These long lasting, versatile pumps feature the dependable, proven technology of Hydra-Cell pumps in a handy, compact design. They can be close-coupled to 5/8 NEMA or metric motors, or belt-driven, whichever best meets the unique needs of a given user.

CAT PUMPS is very pleased to announce the new 75 Frame and 150 Frame, “R” Series, large capacity, reciprocating pumps. Six new models are now available with flows up to 320 GPM and pressures up to 10,000 PSI. These pumps are ISO 9000 certified and meet API 674 standards for the oil and gas industry.