IDEX Corporation Announces Organization Change

IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE: IEX) announced today that Dominic Romeo, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire February 28, 2011. Romeo joined IDEX in 2004.

"We are very thankful for the many contributions that Dom has made during his seven years of leading the Company's financial and operating functions,” said Lawrence D. Kingsley, IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “He has played a major role in the success of the Company through this period. We look forward to Dom’s continued support as he assists the Company with the transition of his responsibilities, and wish him well in retirement."

IDEX also announced that Heath Mitts will succeed Romeo as Chief Financial Officer. Mitts currently serves as Vice President - Corporate Finance.

“We are delighted that we were able to fill Dom’s role internally,” said Kingsley. “With Dom’s assistance, Heath’s knowledge and experience will allow for a seamless transition.”

About IDEX

IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire, safety and other diversified products built to its customers’ exacting specifications. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide range of industries throughout the world. IDEX shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX”.

For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business units, visit the company’s Web site at www.idexcorp.com.