- Certification Strengthens Dresser, Inc.'s Global Supply and Service Network -

SUZHOU, CHINA (Sept. 20, 2006)-Dresser Machinery (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (DMS), a Dresser, Inc. facility that manufacturers Dresser Consolidated® pressure relief valves as well as a variety of products for other Dresser, Inc. business units, is the first valve manufacturer in China to receive the ASME "V" stamp for the manufacture of safety valves for boilers.

Located in Suzhou, DMS is a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary of Dresser, manufacturing pressure relief valves, control valves, gas meters and regulators and other products. Opened in September 2005, DMS' 83,400 square-foot (7,448 square-meter), state-of-the-art plant was built to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Chinese, Asian and global marketplaces. DMS joins Dresser Consolidated's network of production and aftermarket facilities around the globe in supplying a range of pressure relief valves and parts for use in new construction and maintenance projects worldwide. The company offers comprehensive steam, water and air testing capabilities, as well as training facilities and a full service center.

"Receiving the "V" stamp is an important milestone for DMS and Dresser Consolidated," said J. Richard Fentem, president of Dresser Consolidated. "It is symbolic of our commitment to the region, our dedication to continually strengthening our global supply andservice network, and our promise to make the investments necessary to ensure we deliver the products and services our customers need to keep their facilities operating safely and efficiently."

"We are proud to be the first valve manufacturer in China to receive the "V" stamp and to continue Dresser Consolidated's long history of industry leadership," said Henry Wu, DMS general manager. "The ASME stamp is seen by manufacturers worldwide as the benchmark of quality and reliability, and it is an honor to be recognized as meeting those rigorous standards."

DMS also holds the ASME "UV" stamp for the manufacture of pressure vessel pressure relief valves, as well as ISO certifications. The facility expects to receive CQSIQ and PED certification in late 2006.

Dresser Consolidated has been serving the Chinese market for more than 20 years, with major boiler manufacturers relying on the company's valves for overpressure protection in their power plant and process industry applications.

Dresser Consolidated also operates major manufacturing facilities in Alexandria, La. in the United States and Skelmersdale, Lancashire in the United Kingdom, as well as other plants around the world.

About Dresser Consolidated

Dresser Consolidated, a business unit of Dresser, Inc., is a global leader providing pressure relief solutions to all phases of the petroleum, power and process industries. Founded in 1879 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company's product portfolio includes spring loaded, pilot operated and power actuated valves to meet any system overpressure protection need, including steam, process fluids and nuclear applications. More information is available by visiting www.dresser.com, clicking on Brands and clicking on Consolidated.

           About Dresser, Inc.

Dresser, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers in the flow control, measurement systems, and compression and power systems segments of the energy industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dresser has a comprehensive global presence, with approximately 6,500 employees and a sales presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company's website is www.dresser.com.

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