Fluid Management Appoints Suzanne Burns as President of the Company

Business Wire, March 27, 2007

WHEELING, Ill. -- Fluid Management, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of precision dispensing and mixing equipment, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Burns as its president. In her new role, Burns will oversee all product planning and development, sales, marketing, manufacturing and customer support to foster and grow the company's market leadership and momentum throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America.

Burns brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, joining Fluid Management from Eaton Corporation, where she most recently held the position of vice president and general manager of the Power Quality business. Prior to that role, she headed the integration of the acquisition of Aeroquip and served as director of international development for the corporation. As a former management consultant with A.T. Kearney, Inc., she has served as consultant to companies such as General Electric, Xerox, and Bayer.

"We welcome Suzanne to Fluid Management with great enthusiasm," said Brad Spiegel, president-IDEX Global Dispensing Division. "She brings a dynamic energy, along with impressive credentials and proven leadership skills that will be vital to Fluid Management as it continues to expand its product portfolio and enter new markets. We are excited about the future as we move forward under her guidance."

Burns holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin.

About Fluid Management

Fluid Management, Inc., a Unit of IDEX Corporation, is the leading global manufacturer of precision dispensing and mixing equipment for the architectural paint, coatings, personal care, cosmetics, life sciences and food and beverage industries.

Organized in 1987, Fluid Management has created a global product development environment through strategic acquisitions. By leveraging the 130 years of combined expertise and core competencies of the acquired companies across the organization, Fluid Management delivers unequaled product innovation.

From initial design to equipment selection, delivery and after-sales service, Fluid Management strives for close teamwork with its customers O delivering high-quality, easy-to-operate products for every size and type of operation. For more information, visit www.fluidman.com