Exhibit 99

GORMAN-RUPP REPORTS 2010 RESULTS ON RECORD FOURTH QUARTER

Mansfield, Ohio — February 10, 2011 — The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE Amex: GRC) reports net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2010.

Net sales during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010 increased 36.1% to a record $84,689,000 compared to $62,203,000 during the same period in 2009. Net income increased 159.6% to a record $9,655,000 compared to $3,719,000 in 2009’s fourth quarter. Earnings per share were $0.57 and $0.22 for the respective periods.

Net sales during the quarter continued to be positively impacted by the slowly improving global economy. Primary increases were in sales to the international, municipal, construction, rental and industrial markets, partially offset by decreased sales in the OEM market. The fourth quarter also includes sales of National Pump Company acquired October 1, 2010.

The increase in earnings for the quarter principally reflects improved operating leverage on the higher volume of sales. Earnings include $0.05 per share due to the partial liquidation of LIFO quantities as a result of reduced inventory levels at two operating units. The Company does not expect this inventory trend to continue. Fourth quarter earnings also benefited $0.04 per share from adjustments of inventory standard costs at two operating units and $0.03 per share from the 2010 research and development tax credit and the addition of National Pump Company.

Net sales during 2010 increased 11.5% to $296,808,000 compared to $266,242,000 during 2009. Net income increased 42.1% to $25,963,000 compared to $18,269,000 in 2009. Earnings per share were $1.55 and $1.09 for the respective periods. Sales to most markets increased in 2010 when compared to depressed 2009 levels, while the OEM market continued to be weak due to decreased sales of power generation equipment.

The Company’s backlog of orders increased 14.6% to $107.4 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $93.7 million a year ago. The increase from December 31, 2009 was largely due to orders arising from the construction, rental, and custom pump markets along with the inclusion of National Pump Company. Partially offsetting these backlog increases were declines in the municipal and OEM markets.

The Company’s balance sheet continues to remain strong with $34.2 million cash and short-term investments at year end. The Company generated $25.8 million in operating cash flow during 2010 and has excellent liquidity. During the quarter, $10.0 million of borrowings used to finance the acquisition of National Pump Company were re-paid with the remaining $25.0 million planned to be paid by the end of 2011.

Jeffrey S. Gorman, President and CEO said, “After experiencing a very challenging 2009 the Company finished 2010 strong, primarily as a result of organic revenue with notable improvements in incoming orders, operating income and earnings. It appears the global economy is gradually continuing to improve, although challenges remain in the OEM market and may slow fire protection opportunities. With a solid order backlog and the full integration of National Pump Company, we are increasingly optimistic that 2011 will be a good year for the Company.”

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.

The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2010				2009				2010				2009
Net sales		$	84,689			$	62,203			$	296,808			$	266,242
Cost of products sold			59,742				47,665				220,471				204,469
Gross profit			24,947				14,538				76,337				61,773
Selling, general and administrative expenses			10,843				9,229				37,378				35,380
Operating income			14,104				5,309				38,959				26,393
Other income (expense) — net			(238	)			71				(626	)			862
Income before income taxes			13,866				5,380				38,333				27,255
Income taxes			4,211				1,661				12,370				8,986
Net income		$	9,655			$	3,719			$	25,963			$	18,269
Basic and diluted earnings per share		$	0.57			$	0.22			$	1.55			$	1.09

The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of dollars)

		December 31,				December 31,
		2010				2009
Assets
Cash and short-term investments		$	34,246			$	45,908
Accounts receivable — net			51,996				37,239
Inventories			51,449				40,506
Deferred income taxes and other current assets			5,503				7,747
Total current assets			143,194				131,400
Property, plant and equipment — net			113,526				108,523
Deferred income taxes and other assets			29,987				9,501
Total assets		$	286,707			$	249,424
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Accounts payable		$	12,042			$	8,972
Short-term debt			25,000				15,000
Accrued liabilities and expenses			22,636				19,203
Total current liabilities			59,678				43,175
Deferred and other income taxes			4,954				1,323
Retirement benefits			—				5,044
Postretirement benefits			22,241				22,270
The Gorman-Rupp Company shareholders’ equity			199,834				176,905
Noncontrolling interest			—				707
Total shareholders’ equity			199,834				177,612
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	286,707			$	249,424
Shares outstanding			16,788,535				16,710,535