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May 13, 2003 Lacey, WA - PUMP-FLO Solutions, a leading provider of pump selection and configuration software with over 70 customers worldwide, announced today that Sims Pumps, has deployed its ePUMP-FLO web-based software to drive its online product selection initiatives. Sims Pump has implemented the ePUMP-FLO software into it's newly designed Website, Simsite.com, to streamline the pump sizing and selection process.

Using the advanced web-based ePUMP-FLO software platform, Sims can now provide its global network of customers and sales reps with an advanced web-based software platform to save time and increase efficiencies throughout the pump selection process.

"Making it easy for our customers and reps to do business with us is a top priority at Sims Pump," said John Kozl, President of Sims Pump. "The ePUMP-FLO platform, integrated with advanced RFQ feature, introduces the technology to do exactly that with our new website. In a single visit to www.simsite.com, users have the tools to dynamically size and select pumps, print detailed curve and data sheet reports, and submit a request for quotation. Through our PUMP-FLO-powered web-based solution, our customers, reps, and distributors dramatically reduce the time, energy, and costs associated with sizing, selecting, and configuring our pumps."

"Our ePUMP-FLO advanced web-based solution enables industrial pump manufacturers to improve their traditional business processes, saving time and reducing operational costs," said Justin Johnson, Product Manager, PUMP-FLO Solutions. "With the ePUMP-FLO web-based solution, leading manufacturers like Sims Pump are gaining a competitive advantage."

About PUMP-FLO Solutions

PUMP-FLO Solutions (An Engineered Software Business) is the leading provider of pump sizing, selection and configuration software for pump manufacturers, distributors, and buyers/users to streamline the pump sales and selection process. PUMP-FLO Solutions is supported by 70 leading industrial pump manufacturers including Sulzer Pumps, Inc., The Pentair Pump Group, Gorman-Rupp Co., Goulds Pumps, and Crane Pumps & Systems to name a few. For more information visit www.pump-flo.com/solutions or call 800-786-8545.

About Sims Pump

For more than 80 years, Sims Pump Company has been a leader in pump technology.  Sims has an excellent reputation for offering innovative solutions for marine and industrial pump applications, which improve pump performance and reliability. Sims provides engineering solutions for pumps, which extend operating time and reduce maintenance costs. For more information visit www.simsite.com.  

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For further information, contact:

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