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| 8-K - FORM 8-K - GORMAN RUPP CO | c06687e8vk.htm |
| EX-2 - EXHIBIT 2 - GORMAN RUPP CO | c06687exv2.htm |
| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - GORMAN RUPP CO | c06687exv99w1.htm |
Exhibit 99.2
GORMAN — RUPP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION
October 4, 2010 —The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE Amex: GRC) announces that it has completed its
planned purchase of the business of National Pump Company, LLC as previously announced August 31,
2010.
National, founded in 1969, is headquartered in Glendale, Arizona. Its principal products are
vertical turbine line shaft and submersible pumps as well as centrifugal pumps, high pressure
booster pumps and packaged pump station systems. National’s specialty expertise is in designing,
manufacturing and distributing deep-well vertical turbine pumps for industrial process water
supply, agricultural irrigation supply and municipal water supply. Additionally it provides
specialty pumps for petroleum, mining and OEM applications. National Pump had approximately $33
million in revenue during 2009 from sales of its products through its Arizona headquarters and five
other operating locations in California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas.
Released by David P. Emmens, Corporate Secretary, Telephone (419) 755-1477
For additional information contact Wayne L. Knabel, Chief Financial Officer, Telephone (419)
755-1397
The Gorman-Rupp company designs, manufactures and sells pumps and related equipment (pumps and
motor controls) for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, original
equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), military
and other liquid handling applications.
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