Flowserve Announces Acquisition of HydroTechnik Olomouc; Addition of Czech Republic Seal Manufacturer Expands Manufacturing Capabilities, Service and Distribution Throughout Eastern Europe

Established in 1992, HydroTechnik Olomouc (HTO) offers anestablished lineup of mechanical seals and related products, focusingon Czech original equipment manufacturers, and power and processindustry markets. In 2005, HTO generated $860,000 in revenue.

"This addition to Flowserve's portfolio of products and servicesoffers tremendous potential for expansion of capacity in EasternEurope," said Andy Beall, president, Flowserve Flow Solutions. "It isa positive step for Flowserve in helping increase our presence in theregion, and supporting our key strategy of globalization."

The acquisition gives Flowserve a quick path forward in supportingcustomers and expanding business in the Czech Republic and throughoutEastern Europe. HTO provides an excellent facility with stronginternal quality processes. The Olomouc facility immediately will beconfigured as a Flowserve Quick Response Center (QRC) to supportregional customers.

"The outcome of this agreement is positive for bothorganizations," Beall added. "And, it also benefits existing HTOcustomers, who now have access to the expanded resources of a globalcompany with products and services beyond HTO's mechanical sealofferings."

HTO was formed out of the former SIGMA Pumps Research Institutewhen many of its top seal specialists decided to form an independentcompany. The successful focus of the company remains development,design and production mechanical seals for pumps and hydraulicequipment producers.

About Flowserve Corp.

Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluidmotion and control products and services. Operating in 56 countries,the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valvesas well as a range of related flow management services. Moreinformation about Flowserve Corp. can be obtained by visiting thecompany's website at www.flowserve.com.

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