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9/23/2009
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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Mary Callahan
(952) 887-3034
E-mail: mary.callahan@donaldson.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WESTERN FILTER'S FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY SELECTED FOR SKY WARRIOR AIRCRAFT
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – September 9, 2009 – Western Filter, a division of Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI), announced today that the company has been selected to manufacture and supply the fuel filter assembly for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) Sky Warrior unmanned aircraft.
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Sky Warrior is a multi-mission aircraft for the U.S. Army. The aircraft provides long-range surveillance and communications and operates as a weapons delivery platform. It features a 160 horsepower Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) that flies on jet or diesel fuel. This allows for increased horsepower and significantly improved fuel efficiency over other fielded unmanned aircraft. Sky Warrior will form a key part of the U.S. Army's Extended Range/Multi- Purpose (ER/MP) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) program.
Donaldson's fuel filter assembly was designed for either jet or diesel fuels, allowing for lower maintenance costs and increased support in the field. When installed, the Donaldson fuel filter assembly protects the fuel system against foreign contaminants such as sand and dust.
"We are pleased to provide the main fuel filter system on Sky Warrior," said Sheila Peyraud, General Manager, Aerospace and Defense at Donaldson Company. "Donaldson has a long history of designing and supplying liquid filtration for aircraft and military ground vehicles. Our experience has made us experts in filtration solutions for the most challenging operating environments. Donaldson worked closely with GA-ASI to design and manufacture the main fuel filter assembly for this unique aircraft. Our in-house engineering, program management and testing capabilities proved invaluable in developing this sensitive system economically and ahead of schedule."
To learn more about Donaldson and Western Filter, visit www.donaldson.aero or contact us at 1-866-323-0394.
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