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



    Flowserve Corp. (NYSE:FLS), a global provider of fluid
    motion and control products and services, announces today the
    acquisition of HydroTechnik Olomouc, s.r.o., a privately held
    mechanical seal manufacturer based in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Terms
    of the deal were not disclosed.
    Established in 1992, HydroTechnik Olomouc (HTO) offers an
    established lineup of mechanical seals and related products, focusing
    on Czech original equipment manufacturers, and power and process
    industry markets. In 2005, HTO generated $860,000 in revenue.
    "This addition to Flowserve's portfolio of products and services
    offers tremendous potential for expansion of capacity in Eastern
    Europe," said Andy Beall, president, Flowserve Flow Solutions. "It is
    a positive step for Flowserve in helping increase our presence in the
    region, and supporting our key strategy of globalization."
    The acquisition gives Flowserve a quick path forward in supporting
    customers and expanding business in the Czech Republic and throughout
    Eastern Europe. HTO provides an excellent facility with strong
    internal quality processes. The Olomouc facility immediately will be
    configured as a Flowserve Quick Response Center (QRC) to support
    regional customers.
    "The outcome of this agreement is positive for both
    organizations," Beall added. "And, it also benefits existing HTO
    customers, who now have access to the expanded resources of a global
    company with products and services beyond HTO's mechanical seal
    offerings."
    HTO was formed out of the former SIGMA Pumps Research Institute
    when many of its top seal specialists decided to form an independent
    company. The successful focus of the company remains development,
    design and production mechanical seals for pumps and hydraulic
    equipment producers.

    About Flowserve Corp.

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

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