Donaldson Strengthens Aerospace Aftermarket Support in Asia, Tapping Avio-Diepen as its Major Distribution Partner in the Region

Nov. 27, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 26, 2012 – Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), the world leader in designing, developing and manufacturing advanced filtration solutions, has strengthened support and services for aerospace customers throughout Asia by naming Avio-Diepen as their major distribution partner of aftermarket commercial fixed wing aerospace products in that region.

“By designating a distributor throughout Asia, we are further improving parts availability and reducing lead times in the region, which we are confident will make Donaldson Aerospace & Defense Group customers even more satisfied,” said Sheila Peyraud, General Manager, Aerospace & Defense at Donaldson. “We are very pleased to expand our long-standing relationship with Avio-Diepen, a global aerospace industry leader specializing in materials management and parts distribution.”

Netherlands-based Avio-Diepen already supports Donaldson Aerospace & Defense customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Avio-Diepen’s Hong Kong facilities will also support Donaldson Aerospace & Defense air, hydraulic, lubrication and oil filtration solutions for Airbus, Boeing and regional aircraft fleets from four product lines: Donaldson Dixon/Cage code 18265; Donaldson Valencia (formerly Western Filters)/Cage code 18350, Puroflow cage code 14818, and Donaldson Paris (formerly Le Bozec Filtration & Systems)/Cage code F0218.

Customers can contact Avio-Diepen Hong Kong Ltd. by phone at +852 23101868, by email at [email protected] or online at www.avio-diepen.com.

To learn more about Donaldson, visit www.DonaldsonAerospace-Defense.com or contact us at 1-866-323-0394.

About Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group

Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our filtration solutions protect fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and amphibious vehicles. We are committed to advancing filtration technology, providing quality products and prompt customer service. Our group serves customers from sales, engineering and manufacturing locations around the world.

About Donaldson Company

Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise and global presence. Our approximately 13,200 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing and distribution locations around the world.