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May 27, 2003 Lacey, WA - PUMP-FLO Solutions, the global leader in pump selection software, today announced that Goulds Pumps has successfully deployed it's ePUMP-FLO web-based pump selection software for it's G&L Pumps and Commercial product lines. Goulds Pumps has chosen ePUMP-FLO web-based technology to streamline the pump selection process for its' customers, distributors and in-house sales reps. In addition, Goulds Pumps is participating on PUMP-FLO.com - the global pump selection portal.

Stanley Knecht, Marketing Manger at G&L Pumps states, "G&L Pumps selected the ePUMP-FLO software due to its' widespread user acceptance and PUMP-FLO Solutions ability to provide continued software enhancements and services to make it easier for our customers to select and obtain G&L products to meet their needs."

Justin Johnson, Product Manager at PUMP-FLO Solutions, discloses, "We're very pleased that an industry leader such as Goulds Pumps selected PUMP-FLO Solutions to produce their web-based pump selection software. It further demonstrates Goulds' commitment to innovation and excellence in the services and products they provide to their clients. We welcome the opportunity to aid them in that endeavor."  

Users of the ePUMP-FLO software can select, evaluate, and analyze centrifugal pumps using the Goulds Pumps' electronic pump catalogs. ePUMP-FLO uses a powerful web-based search engine to select all the pumps that meet the user's specific criteria, from which they can select the best pump for the application. After searching the chosen catalog, ePUMP-FLO then creates a list of pumps meeting the desired criteria. There are several categories for selecting the best pump and motor including speed, power motor size, NPSHr, design efficiency, and best efficiency point (BEP). Pump curves can then be displayed for comparison and evaluation.  

PUMP-FLO software is currently used in some capacity by over 75 pump manufacturers and 65,000 customers in various industries.

About PUMP-FLO Solutions

PUMP-FLO Solutions is an Engineered Software business to further develop and market the PUMP-FLO Windows and Web-based product line. PUMP-FLO benefits manufacturers and their distributors by decreasing catalog printing costs and automating the sales and pumps selection process. PUMP-FLO Solutions provides services to digitize all pump performance data into an electronic format for use with the PUMP-FLO product line. PUMP-FLO Solutions currently provides pump selection software to over 70 manufacturers. For more information visit www.pump-flo.com/solutions.  

About Goulds Water Technologies

Goulds Pumps Water Technologies (www.goulds.com) have been a leader in the design and manufacture of agricultural, commercial and residential pumps and accessories for over 155 years. Based in Seneca Falls, NY, Goulds Pumps is a Division of ITT Industries' Fluid Technology Group.

ITT Industries, Inc. (www.itt.com) supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including: electronic interconnects and switches; defense communication, opto-electronics, information technology and services; fluid and water management and other specialty products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $4.99 billion in 2002 sales. In addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT Industries stock is traded on the Midwest, Pacific, London, Paris and Frankfurt exchanges.

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PUMP-FLO is a trademark of Engineered Software. All other companies or products listed are trademarks of their respected owners.

For further information, contact:

Natalie McCullough
press@pump-flo.com
Tel. 360-292-4073
Fax. 360-412-0672