Flowserve Selected by Automation Professionals as a 2007 Readers' Choice Award Winner from Control Magazine

Flowserve Corporation, a leading global provider of fluid motion and control products and services (NYSE: FLS), was selected by automation professionals in the January 2008 issue of Control magazine as the "2007 Readers’ Choice Award” winner in the category of electric valve actuation. Flowserve produces the Limitorque brand of electric actuators and received more votes than any other company in the category. "This award is a reflection of our strong commitment to provide high quality, technically advanced flow control products to the industries we serve,” said Lewis Kling, President and CEO of Flowserve. "Control magazine is an industry-leading publication, and we are pleased with the recognition our customers have given us by selecting us for this award.” The 14th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards winners were determined using a Web-based survey of Control magazine readers. Some 700 automation professionals responded to the survey and voted for the products that they felt best met their needs. Respondents included readers working in engineering, plant operations, research and development and administration. They represented industries including chemical, food and beverage, oil and gas, pulp and paper, primary metal production, stone, clay, glass, engineering and integration. "Receiving this award for the fifth consecutive year reflects our commitment to deliver industry-leading technology to our customers,” said Tom Pajonas, President, Flowserve Flow Control. "We are dedicated to providing innovate products and services so that the Limitorque brand may continue to provide solutions to our customer’s most demanding valve automation applications.” Details of the 2007 survey are in the January 2008 edition of Control magazine. About Control magazine Control serves the information needs of $50 billion global process automation marketplace through a monthly magazine, a range of digital marketing platforms centered around its website ControlGlobal.com, and its AutomationXchange events. Each year, the magazine's Readers Choice Awards poll identifies the leading solution providers in more than 60 process automation technology categories. About Flowserve Corp. Flowserve Corp. is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company’s Web site at www.flowserve.com. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: This news release includes forward-looking statements. 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