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02/20/2003
FROM:
Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc.
1101 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
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FOR:
Donaldson Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1299
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
(NYSE: DCI)
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CONTACTS:
Patty Hoffman
(612) 455-1781
phoffman@psbpr.com
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Janice Kovala
(866) 484-8329
jkovala@mail.donaldson.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DONALDSON'S MOST POPULAR LINE OF "ON-ROAD" AIR AND LIQUID FILTERS ARE DESIGNED OR USE IN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES
MINNEAPOLIS, February 20 — Donaldson Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, manufactures an "On-Road" line of air and liquid filters. Designed for use in heavy-duty trucks and buses, the filters use advanced filtering materials to cleanse engine air and liquids of harmful particles that can reduce engine life and increase maintenance costs.
Donaldson's On-Road filters can help reduce regularly scheduled maintenance intervals, increase vehicle uptime and prolong engine life. Donaldson filters feature:
- Increased engine performance and fuel efficiency by protecting engines against harmful environmental contaminants, including dust, dirt, carbon and soot.
- Improved capacity and high filtration efficiency, ensuring owners engine reliability, easy servicing and reduced maintenance.
- Rugged and durable designs that meet original equipment specifications.
- A variety of filter models and sizes available through equipment dealers and distributors throughout North America.
Donaldson Company, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems and replacement parts. Founded in 1915, Donaldson is a technology-driven company committed to satisfying customer needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development. Donaldson serves customers in the industrial and engine markets including dust collection, power generation, specialty filtration, compressed air purification, off-road equipment, industrial compressors, and trucks. More than 8,500 employees contribute to the company's success at 40 manufacturing locations around the world. In fiscal year 2002, Donaldson reported sales of more than $1.1 billion and achieved its thirteenth consecutive year of double-digit earnings growth. Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and Donaldson shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DCI. Additional company information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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