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July  7, 2003    Lacey, WA -  PUMP-FLO Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), the leading provider of low-cost software solutions to the fluid handling industry, today announced that Patterson Pump Company, has renewed it's license for the ePUMP-FLO web-based sizing and selection software. Patterson Pump has deployed the ePUMP-FLO software corporate-wide to streamline the pump selection process for its global network of customers and sales reps.

"We selected PUMP-FLO Solutions because of their successful implementation of enterprise software solutions in the fluid handling industry for over 20 years," said Brian Henry, Marketing/Exhibits Manager at Patterson Pump Company. "Their understanding of the pump industry and focus on easy-to-use software applications made PUMP-FLO Solutions the clear choice."

"Mid-sized industrial pump manufacturers, such as Patterson, are ideally positioned to reap significant benefits from the ePUMP-FLO web-based software platform," said Justin Johnson , Product Manager of PUMP-FLO Solutions. "Through the implementation of the ePUMP-FLO solution, Patterson will significantly enhance its value throughout its global customer and distributor network. We're delighted to work with Patterson to provide an innovative and effective way to improve traditional business processes."

Users of Patterson's web-based software can select, evaluate, and analyze centrifugal pumps using the ePUMP-FLO software and Patterson electronic pump catalog. ePUMP-FLO uses a powerful 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. Supporting documentation such as dimensional drawings and cutaway views can also be generated.

PUMP-FLO software is currently used 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 pump 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, including The Pentair Pump Group, Gorman-Rupp Co., Sulzer Pumps, Inc., Goulds Pumps, and Crane Pumps to name a few. For more information visit www.pump-flo.com/solutions.

About Patterson Pumps

Patterson Pump Company proudly stands as one of America's leading designers and manufacturers of fire, axial and mixed flow, solids handling, vertical turbine, vertical in-line, end suction and split case pumps, along with exclusive Ludlow-Rensslaer valves. For more information visit www.pattersonpump.com.

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For further information, contact:

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