NOVI, MICHIGAN, March 31, 2009 – Numatics, a leading global manufacturer of fluid power products, today introduced the industry’s most comprehensive 2-day guaranteed shipping program for pneumatic cylinders.

“Unlike traditional quick ship offerings, the Numatics 2-day cylinder shipping program encompasses the most comprehensive product and option range in the industry,” said Robert Kemple, executive vice president, sales and marketing, ASCO Numatics-Americas. “Our program includes a broad range of cylinder options and configurations and is specifically structured for customers that value exceptional quality, flexibility, and rapid shipping.”

The program covers the Numatics A Series N.F.P.A. interchangeable cylinder line and its M Series non-repairable round body air cylinder line. The A Series 2-day program includes seven bore sizes ranging from 1-1/2 inches to 6 inches. Customers have the flexibility to order their cylinder stroke in 1/16 inch increments. They also can specify the precise locations for both their ports and cushion needle adjustments. In addition, the 2-day program includes highly desirable options such as high-temperature and low-breakaway seals plus rod and/or thread extensions.

The M Series 2-day program has 12 bore sizes ranging from 5/16 inch to 3 inches and offers 1/16-inch stroke increments. It also includes 23 cylinder mounting styles/types. A multitude of popular options are offered such as bumpers, high-temperature seals, magnetic strip on the piston for position feedback, rod and/or thread extension, plus much more.

Compared to other rapid shipping offerings, the Numatics 2-day cylinder shipping program provides higher guaranteed quantity availability. “We guarantee to ship a quantity of 10 or less cylinders for all part numbers (generated from the applicable A and M Series how-to-order pages) in 2 days or less -- or we pay the shipping,” Kemple said.

“Numatics understands that customers can’t afford to be penalized with inflated shipping dates because they require products tailored to their specific application,” he said. “To offer this wide range of products and configuration options with guaranteed shipping in two days or less is unprecedented in the industry.”

Visit www.Numatics.com/Express or call 1-888-NUMATICS (1-888-686-2842) for additional information.

About Numatics
Numatics, a division of Emerson, has been a leading global manufacturer of pneumatic products, including air preparation, motion control, directional control valves, Fieldbus electronics, and accessories, since 1952. The company’s comprehensive product offering, knowledgeable representation, and worldwide support enable Numatics to be a single-point of fulfillment for all pneumatic component requirements. For more information contact Numatics at 888-NUMATIC (888-686-2842) or 248-596-3200, by e-mail at InsideSales@numatics.com

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. For more information, visit www.emerson.com .

Press Contact
Kristen Walker at ASCO, phone: 973-966-2372 and email: kristen.walker@emerson.com