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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): SEPTEMBER 29, 2004
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-10235 36-3555336
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
630 DUNDEE ROAD
NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847) 498-7070
(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 29, 2004, IDEX Corporation issued a press release announcing the
appointment of Thomas F. Giordano as VP-Supply Chain and Logistics. A copy of
this press release is included below.
IDEX CORPORATION APPOINTS THOMAS F. GIORDANO
TO NEWLY CREATED POSITION AS VP - SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
NORTHBROOK, IL, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 - IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE: IEX) today
announced that Thomas F. Giordano has been appointed to the newly created
position of vice president -supply chain and logistics for the corporation.
Commenting on the appointment, Dennis K. Williams, IDEX's chairman, president
and chief executive officer, said, "Tom brings to IDEX very strong skills and
leadership experience in logistics and global supply chain management. Reporting
to our chief operating officer, Larry Kingsley, Tom and his team will work with
our group executives and business units to help us more fully leverage our
logistics and purchasing activities worldwide to support our global growth
initiatives."
Giordano brings to IDEX more than 25 years of experience, most recently as
president of Fortune Enterprises, LLC, a supply chain services firm focused on
strategic sourcing and the development and management of suppliers in emerging
geographies. Prior to Fortune Enterprises, Giordano served as executive vice
president, global supply chain and engineering services for APW Ltd., a global
contract manufacturer of electronic enclosures and thermal management systems.
Earlier in his career, Giordano spent five years with Applied Power, Inc. and 15
years with General Electric Medical Systems, progressing through a series of
increasingly responsible managerial positions in procurement, materials
management and distribution services.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The company's actual performance may differ
materially from that indicated or suggested by any such statements. There are a
number of factors that could cause those differences, including those factors
presented in the company's most recent annual report and other company filings
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
ABOUT IDEX
IDEX Corporation is the world leader in fluid-handling technologies for positive
displacement pumps, dispensing equipment for color formulation, and other highly
engineered products including fire suppression equipment, rescue tools, and
stainless steel custom banding. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide
range of industries throughout the world. IDEX shares are traded on the New York
Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange under the symbol "IEX."
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
IDEX CORPORATION
/s/ Dennis K. Williams
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Dennis K. Williams
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
October 1, 2004