For Immediate Release

Date of Release: June 16, 2009
Contact: Economic Development Department
Phone: (334) 501-7270

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Donaldson Company, Inc. to Add 25 New Employees
Company to Expand Production at Auburn Technology Park South Location

Auburn, Ala. - Donaldson Company, Inc. will expand production lines at its current facility in Auburn Technology Park South. The company provides filtration solutions for a number of industries, including automotive, agricultural, and environmental. The expansion calls for the addition of 25 new jobs and a capital investment of $3.48 million over the next year.

In 1999, Donaldson located in Auburn, bringing 240 new jobs to the market and a capital investment of $25 million. A worldwide leader in providing filtration systems and replacement parts, Donaldson's Auburn location produces emissions systems, after-treatment devices, and retrofit systems vital to cleaning our environment. This expansion is necessary to effectively and efficiently build new products for their growing customer base. The Auburn facility has built over one million emission-reducing units for diesel engines.

Jim Noreault, Plant Manager for the Auburn location said, "We are very pleased to see some growth in our facility in Auburn, especially during this very difficult economic time. This expansion continues to complement our large portfolio of products that clean our environment across the globe. We are very pleased to be a part of this area and this investment solidifies our long-term commitment to our customers and our fine community."

"For the last ten years, Donaldson has been an outstanding corporate citizen in the City of Auburn. They played an integral role in the creation of our workforce development division and have been a huge contributor to the success of the Auburn Training Connection. We are pleased to see Donaldson expand their operations and look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the years to come."

Company officials expect to begin hiring in January 2010. Individuals interested in job opportunities with the company are encouraged to contact the Alabama Career Center's Auburn-Opelika Office at (334) 749-5704 or email their resume to industrycareers@auburnalabama.org. Please include the company name in the subject line of your email.

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