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Pentair announced it has named David A. Jones to a seat on the Pentair board of directors. Jones, 53, is chairman and chief executive officer of Rayovac Corporation, one of the world’s leading battery and lighting device companies. Jones, who will stand for election by shareholders at Pentair’s 2004 shareholders’ meeting, brings the number of Pentair board members to nine.

CDX1000 is the first of a new family of dry vacuum pumps from BOC Edwards. Ideal for high speed, high capacity process applications, the new pump features third generation double-ended screw technology for reliable operation and low cost of ownership.

Wanner Engineering Inc., introduces Stan-Cor Teflon®‚ Series centrifugal pumps. These corrosion-resistant solid Teflon pumps offer reduced lead times and lower cost compared with metallic counterparts.

The tried and trusted EXtronic® dosing pumps from ProMinent have been adapted to conform to the new EU Ex directive 94/9/EG, which is also recognised by many authorities outside the EU.

Phoenix, September 9 — ITT Industries, Inc. President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lou Giuliano today reaffirmed the company’s earlier earnings projections for the third quarter and the full year 2003.

Hedland Flow Meters, manufacturers of rugged and reliable flow measurement equipment, has enhanced its website with new products and more features, such as the 1-1/2″ and 2″ EZ-Views now available for air applications.

Fluid Research Corporation announces that it has supplied the world’s largest and most diversified supplier of automotive components with a new dispensing system to precisely meter, mix and dispense a urethane potting compound to help protect airbag controller/circuit board modules.

Sundyne Corporation announces the promotion of Jeff Wiemelt to the position of Vice President and General Manager. Daryl Lamy was named Director of Sales for the Americas & Asia.

BWT announces a change in the Board of Management to take effect in October.

Roper Industries, Inc. announced record third quarter results. Diluted earnings per share (DEPS) from continuing operations for the third quarter ended July 31, 2003 rose 10% to $0.53 from $0.48 in the third quarter of fiscal 2002. Net DEPS, including discontinued operations, were $0.48 in the fiscal 2003 third quarter compared with $0.47 in the year-ago quarter.