Irving, TX, January 06, 2003—Flowserve® Gestra, a supplier of steam trap solutions for the flow control industry and member company of Flowserve Corporation, introduces the new ECONOline® series of steam traps. Built to maximize energy savings in an extremely compact design, the ECONOline series is available in three different styles: thermostatic capsule, thermostatic bi-metallic, and thermodynamic disc.

The ECONOline series fits all existing universal connectors and requires no initial setting or readjustment. Designed to provide superior reliability without any loss of steam, Flowserve Gestra ECONOline steam traps introduce a new level of steam trap performance in an extremely economic and compact form.

For more information, contact Mike Barnes, sales manager, Americas, Flowserve Gestra, by phone at (859) 426-7999 or by email at mibarnes@flowserve.com.

Flowserve® Gestra is the global leader in the design and production of valves and control systems for heat and process fluid control. Flowserve Gestra offers a full line of steam solutions for all commercial and industrial applications where steam is generated, distributed, or used. Visit Flowserve Gestra on the web at www.gestra.com.

Flowserve® Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of industrial flow management services. Operating in 56 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps for the process industries, precision mechanical seals, automated and manual quarter-turn valves, control valves and valve actuators, and provides a range of related flow management services. For more information on Flowserve, visit the company's website at www.flowserve.com.