916459--3/1/2007--GARDNER_DENVER

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Large or rapid increases in the costs of raw materials or substantial decreases in their availability and our dependence on particular suppliers of raw materials could materially and adversely affect our operating results. We face robust competition in the markets we serve, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results. We may not be able to effectively integrate acquired businesses and fully realize the related anticipated cost savings, synergies, or revenue enhancements. Our success depends on our executive officers and other key personnel. We may not be able to continue to make the acquisitions necessary for us to realize our growth strategy. Economic, political and other risks associated with international sales and operations could adversely affect our business. The nature of our products creates the possibility of significant product liability and warranty claims, which could harm our business. Environmental-compliance costs and liabilities could adversely affect our financial condition. We are a defendant in certain asbestos and silicosis personal injury lawsuits, which could adversely affect our financial condition. Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial flexibility. Third parties may infringe upon our intellectual property or may claim we have infringed their intellectual property, and we may expend significant resources enforcing or defending our rights or suffer competitive injury. Our business could suffer if we experience employee work stoppages or other labor difficulties. Our pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and expense (or income) are dependent upon assumptions used in calculating such amounts and actual results of investment activity. A significant portion of our assets consists of goodwill and other intangible assets, the value of which may be reduced if we determine that those assets are impaired.

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