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4/15/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DONALDSON COMPANY FILTERS OUT THE COMPETITION AT AWARD CEREMONY
The Hull manufacturing facility of Donaldson Company Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, has won a prestigious award at the recent NDI Annual Conference, ‘The Defence Supply Network – A Vital Part of the Nation’s Recovery’, held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Lieutenant General Dick Applegate, a former Ministry of Defence Chief of Materiel (Land) and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, who also gave the after-dinner speech to the 250 conference delegates, presented the NDI Innovation & Technology Award 2010 to Donaldson UK Sales Manager, Peter Halstead.
The award was presented to Donaldson Company for the development of filter systems that have dramatically improved the performance of military vehicles in demanding operating conditions, such as countries like Iraq, where sand and dust can affect performance of the engine. The new filters need replacing and cleaning far less often and have produced savings on replacement filters, engine repairs and consumables that are estimated at £53 million.
NDI is a business development company founded to support SMEs and to promote their capability as suppliers to the global defence, homeland security and aerospace industry. To achieve that objective it has established long-term partnerships and operational relationships with some of the biggest companies in the world and with the Ministry of Defence.
Speaking after the conference, NDI Managing Director, Robin Fox, said ‘The response from those attending the conference this year has been extremely positive. Events such as the NDI Annual Conference help bring together global defence contractors and suppliers, like member companies such as Donaldson, which continues to help generate business and secure jobs for SMEs. This is especially important at this time as the country struggles to pull free from recession.’
To learn more about the Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group, visit www.donaldson.aero.
About Donaldson's Aerospace & Defense Group
Donaldson's Aerospace and Defense Group is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our filtration solutions protect fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and amphibious vehicles. We are committed to advancing filtration technology, providing quality products and prompt customer service. Our group serves customers from sales, engineering and manufacturing locations around the world.
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems 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 filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our employees contribute to the Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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