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03/15/2005
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 COMPANY INTRODUCES SMALLER DIESEL AIR CLEANERS
New additions to the F-Series family of air cleaners meet demand for more economical air filtration solutions for use in smaller engines
MINNEAPOLIS - March 15, 2005 - Manufacturers of small- to medium-duty off-road diesel engines can now obtain a more compact and cost-effective air cleaner filtration solution, without sacrificing effectiveness, from a new product line introduced today by Donaldson Company Inc. (NYSE: DCI). Bridging the gap for smaller, yet full-featured air cleaners, the new FKB-Series product line from Donaldson is smaller than equivalent products currently on the market, but still delivers equal performance. The new air cleaners provide a space- and cost-saving option for diesel-engine manufacturers in the agriculture, construction, mining and industrial-engine markets.
The FKB-Series air cleaner effectively reduces contaminants flowing into the air intake system, providing a high level of engine protection from harmful contaminants and increasing engine performance and fuel efficiency. Donaldson FKB-Series air cleaners offer improved airflow restriction.
"Today's vehicle designs are becoming more streamlined, which means manufacturers are looking for smaller air cleaner solutions that don't compromise on price or performance," said Tom Miller, Donaldson's Director of Product Management for air filtration. "With the new FKB-Series air cleaner line, Donaldson is providing a very compact, high-performance standard filtration solution."
Because of its innovative, compact design, the FKB-Series air cleaners meet OEM size and performance requirements. The air cleaner's plastic housing and durable construction tolerates all types of off-road operating environments. The two smallest air cleaners of FKB-Series are ideal for off-road equipment operating in medium-dust conditions with engine airflow ranges between 35 and 400 cfm.
The FKB-Series air cleaners are currently available in 4- and 5-inch models, with, 6- and 8-inch models available this summer - for maximum compatibility with a broad range of off-road engine models. The 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-inch FKB-Series air cleaners are designed primarily for engines used in small construction, industrial equipment and medium-duty applications. Larger air cleaner sizes, including the 10-, 12- and 14-inch models, currently under development, are best suited for large off-road equipment and agriculture markets.
[Editor Note: A digital photo of the F-Series air cleaner line is available upon request. E-mail jkovala@mail.donaldson.com]
About Donaldson Company
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 in-plant air cleaning, compressed air and gas purification, power generation, specialty filtration, off-road equipment and trucks. Our 10,000 employees contribute to the company's success at over 30 manufacturing locations around the world. In fiscal year 2004, Donaldson reported sales of more than $1.4 billion and grew earnings for the 15th consecutive year. 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 information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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