Monday, August 2, 2010

DONALDSON RECEIVES 2009 MASTERS OF QUALITY AWARD FROM DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 2, 2010 – Donaldson Company (NYSE:DCI), a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, is pleased to announce the company's Baldwin, Wisconsin facility is the recipient of the 2009 Masters of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA). This is the second time that the Baldwin facility has won the award and the fifth time for Donaldson overall.

The Masters of Quality award is the highest recognition that Daimler Trucks North America LLC gives to its suppliers. All DTNA suppliers are rated on a semi-annual basis by DTNA Corporate and business unit personnel. An External Balance Score Card values system is used to rate suppliers in four categories: Quality and Warranty, Supply, Cost, and Technology.

"We are pleased to once again receive this recognition from Daimler Trucks North America," said Sheila Peyraud, General Manager, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense. "This award is a reflection of our continuous commitment to meet and exceed DTNA's stringent quality and delivery standards. We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to DTNA for recognizing the Donaldson team's steadfast and zealous efforts to meet our customers' expectations. In addition, we'd like to thank all Donaldson team members without whom this award would not be possible."

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

About Donaldson Aerospace & Defense
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense 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 air and liquid filtration systems and replacement parts 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 our innovative research and development, superior technology, and global presence. Our almost 10,500 employees contribute to our success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.

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