Continued focus on customer service in a fast-growing market
MINNEAPOLIS, MN February 8 Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce the expansion of its manufacturing facility in India. This expansion will triple the size of the current manufacturing operations for the Company's engine and industrial filtration businesses in India.
"Expanding our India facility supports our ongoing initiatives to bring local support to our Customers around the world," said Geert Henk Touw, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific for Donaldson. "India is a fast growing market, and we are committed to bringing Donaldson's filtration technologies to both local equipment manufacturers and our global Customers in the region."
Donaldson first entered the India market in 1994 through a joint venture focused on the gas turbine market. In 1999, the Gurgaon location became a wholly owned subsidiary and the product offering extended to diesel engine related filtration solutions.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, February 8, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Becky Cahn (952) 703-4590
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