Engineered Software, Inc and Crane Valve North America Enter Into Four-Year Agreement

Lacey, Washington - Engineered Software, Inc., the leading provider of software used to design and simulate the operation of fluid piping systems, announced that they have reached a four-year agreement with Crane Valve North America to produce, market, sell and distribute worldwide Crane's Technical Paper 410 The Flow of Fluids through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe and its accompanying software program Flow of Fluids Premium.

"We could not be more excited that we are working with a company as well respected as the Crane Valve Company," said Ray Hardee, Chief Engineer at Engineered Software, Inc. "Our Flow of Fluids Premium software is the perfect companion to Technical Paper 410. Any Engineer completing the calculations outlined in Technical Paper 410 to conduct hydraulic analysis and equipment selection would benefit from the Flow of Fluids Premium software."

Engineered Software has been providing Crane with its Flow of Fluids software for the past four years. Under the new agreement, Engineered Software will not only be providing the software, but also selling, supporting and upgrading the software package as well as producing, marketing and distributing Technical Paper 410. Both companies believe that the synergies created from having one entity handling all aspects of the product line will be extremely beneficial.

"With nearly 25 years experience selling software to engineers, Engineered Software is the ideal company to align our Technical Paper 410 with," said Doug Clendenin, Marketing Communications Manager for Crane Valve North America. "Engineered Software's experience in this market will ensure that we provide valuable, high quality products to our Technical Paper 410 and Flow of Fluids Premium customers."

The latest version of the Flow of Fluids Premium software package is now available. More information about both Technical Paper 410 and Flow of Fluids Premium software can be found at www.flowoffluids.com.

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About Engineered Software, Inc. - Founded in 1982, Engineered Software, Inc. has created products that are known worldwide for high end-user satisfaction rates. The company has two award-winning product lines - PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO Solutions. Recognized as the best in the industry, the programs' interface was developed and refined based on over 20 years of customer feedback. Engineered Software, Inc. has more than 5,500 clients worldwide across a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, chemical processing, engineering design and consulting, food and beverage, oil and petrochemical, mining and metals, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, wastewater collection and treatment and education.

For more information contact:

Michael Blondin
(360) 412-0702 x105
michael.blondin@eng-software.com

About Crane - Crane Co., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane employs over 9,000 people in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. With annual sales approaching $2 billion, Crane Co. is comprised of nearly 30 different companies spanning the globe. As one of the Crane Co. companies, Crane Valve North America manufacturers and sells the following products and services: Crane Valves, Jenkins, Aloyco, Stockham, Center Line Valves, Flowseal, Duo-Chek Valves, and NH Valves in Canada.

For more information contact:

Doug Clendenin
(281) 465-3051
doug_clendenin@cranevalve.com