Contact: Justin Johnson, PUMP-FLO Solutions
        press@pump-flo.com (360) 412-0702 x117
TRUFLO IMPLEMENTS WEB-BASED SOFTWARE TO STREAMLINE OPERATIONS

TRUFLO Selects PUMP-FLO Solutions ePUMP-FLO Software to Integrate
 Web-based Pump Selection Software into eBusiness Strategy.

August 2, 2004 Greensboro, NC & Lacey, WA – PUMP-FLO Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), a leading provider of software solutions for the fluid handling industry, today announced that TRUFLO, a manufacturer of high quality pumps for use in industrial processes, has deployed its’ ePUMP-FLO web-based software. Using ePUMP-FLO, TRUFLO can now provide its global network of customers and distributors with an advanced web-based software platform to save time and increase efficiencies during the pump sizing and selection process.

"We selected PUMP-FLO Solutions’ for their superior technology, affordable price, and excellent support staff," said Fred Wilson, President, TRUFLO. "By leveraging PUMP-FLO Solutions’ ePUMP-FLO software we were able to implement an online pump selection program in less than three weeks, only a fraction of the time it would have taken us to develop the software internally. The software gives our website significant added value and further exemplifies TRUFLO’s competitive advantage in the marketplace.”

Users of the software can select, evaluate, and analyze centrifugal pumps using the TRUFLO’s electronic pump catalogs. The ePUMP-FLO software uses a powerful web-based 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. Pump curves and printed reports can then be displayed for comparison and evaluation. In addition, customers can send TRUFLO a detailed request for quote.

"We are pleased to add such a distinguished, forward-thinking manufacturer as TRUFLO to our roster of enterprise customers," said Justin Johnson, Product Manager, PUMP-FLO Solutions. "PUMP-FLO Solutions’ advanced technology, industry expertise, and proven business model continues to produce a best-in-class software solution for pump selection and configuration."

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 pumps 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.

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