John McFarland, Chairman and CEO, commented on the Company’s results, “We are pleased to announce record sales for third quarter 2008 of $506.2 million, a 5% increase compared with $480.6 in 2007. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55 for the quarter compared with $0.53 in 2007.

FM1206 is a new educational piece on brushless motors. This “product profile” highlights the adjustable speed capability of these motors, including:

· Opportunities for these brushless products
· Benefits - such as the motor weighing up to 58% less
· Unique features – such as more torque in a 40% smaller package
· Product highlights – such as premium grease, which has been tested and proven, to provide four (4) times longer life

This new brushless series from Baldor has received two prestigious awards: “Engineering Choice Award” from Control Engineering magazine and “Product of the Year Award” from Plant Engineering magazine.

Please view this at: http://www.baldor.com/support/literature_load.asp?LitNumber=FM1206

Plant Services Magazine has selected Baldor's Ozark, AR plant as the "2008 Plant of the Year." A feature article is scheduled for the October issue of Plant Services magazine.

This article can be found at:

http://www.plantservices.com/articles/2008/211.html

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