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Donaldson Opens New Distribution Center in Lima, Peru

September 22, 2014

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce the opening of the Company's fourth distribution center in Latin America. Located in Lima, Peru, the new distribution center will support growing Customer segments within the mining, transportation, and construction industries.

"Peru has an expanding mining industry including large reserves of gold, silver, copper, and zinc, which offers Donaldson expanded opportunities to sell and distribute our filtration technologies," said Guillermo Briseño, Vice President, Latin America at Donaldson Company. "The addition of this new distribution center will allow us to meet our Customers' demands for industrial and engine filtration solutions faster and with greater personal service as we employ personnel on-site."

The new Peru-based DC is located in Lima's Miraflores District complete with both warehouse space and office space. Within the new center, Donaldson will supply and distribute Donaldson Blue™ air intake, lube, coolant, and on-board fuel filters, Duramax® hydraulic filters, and Donaldson Torit® dust collection products.

Donaldson supports our Latin American Customers with distribution centers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Santiago, Chile, Aguascalientes, Mexico and now Lima, Peru. Globally, Donaldson operates 18 distribution centers in 15 different countries. We will continue to build out our network so we can offer customers industry-leading service in every important market.

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 approximately 12,600 employees contribute to the Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 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.

Donaldson Company, Inc.
Becky Cahn, 952-703-4590

Sep 22, 2014
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