QUINCY, Ill., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI) announced today that its Board of Directors
has appointed KPMG LLP as the company's independent public accountants,
replacing Arthur Andersen LLP. The change is effective immediately.
"After a thorough evaluation of the alternatives, the Board concluded that
it would be in the best interest of Gardner Denver and its shareholders to
engage KPMG for future public accounting services," stated Ross J. Centanni,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to working
with KPMG as our new independent auditors."
Gardner Denver, with 2001 revenues of $420 million, is a leading
manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary and vane compressors and blowers for
various industrial applications and pumps used in the petroleum and industrial
markets. Gardner Denver's news releases are available by facsimile (800-758-
5804, extension 303875) or by visiting the Company's website
( http://www.gardnerdenver.com ).
SOURCE Gardner Denver, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Philip R. Roth, Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of Gardner Denver, Inc., +1-217-228-8205
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