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02/19/2008
FROM:
The Carideo Group Inc.
1250 One Financial Plaza
120 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
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FOR:
Donaldson Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1299
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
(NYSE: DCI)
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CONTACTS:
Jan W. Drymon
(612) 317-2881
E-mail: jan@carideogroup.com
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Janice Kovala
(866) 484-8329
E-mail: janice.kovala@donaldson.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DONALDSON RECEIVED 2007 GOLD ALLIANCE SUPPLIER AWARD FROM VULCAN MATERIAL COMPANY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 19, 2008 – Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce the receipt of a 2007 Gold Award from Vulcan Materials Company as part of the Vulcan 9th Annual Alliance Partner Awards. This is Donaldson's third year receiving an Alliance Partner award.
Each year, Vulcan plant managers complete surveys ranking suppliers in a variety of product and service areas. The criteria used for this year's survey were product, service, support, ease of transactions and value, with an 'overall' rating added to this year's results. To be considered for an award, suppliers must have a minimum of 25 ratings.
"Improvements in productivity and cost of operations deliver results to an organization's bottom line. Vulcan and the Vulcan Procurement Department, through this survey and awards program, continue to support their mission of partnering with suppliers who provide superior products and service thereby improving their operations," said Val Peterson, Director of Strategic Accounts, Donaldson Engine Aftermarket. "Our team at Donaldson greatly appreciates this award. We value our relationship with Vulcan and our commitment to customer service."
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of air and liquid filtration systems and replacement parts that improve people's lives, enhance our customers' equipment performance and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven company committed to satisfying our customers' needs for diesel engine equipment and industrial filtration solutions through innovative research and development, superior technology and global presence. Our 12,000 employees contribute to the company's success by supporting our customers at more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and Donaldson shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional company information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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