AVON, MASS. (July 13, 2006)-Masoneilan, a leading global control valve supplier to the automated process control industry and a division of Dresser, Inc., has introduced its SVI � II AP (Advanced Performance) intelligent digital valve positioner.

The new Masoneilan product is superior to the company's already successful SVI II digital valve positioner. The most notable areas of improvement are in the new unit's controllability, sensitivity and speed. In addition the new Masoneilan SVI II AP positioner utilizes marine-grade components to increase its ruggedness and durability, which are especially important in harsh environments.  The SVI II AP firmware and software has also been enhanced allowing for real-time data collection and tracking to accurately monitor and predict equipment performance.

"The combination of these features provides our customers with benefits and value that significantly increase flexibility, integration and interoperability," said Alex Legere, director of global marketing and product development.  "Most importantly, the Masoneilan SVI II AP positioner presents the opportunity for its users to significantly increase process yield and efficiency." 

The SVI II AP positioner meets IEC 61508 SIL 2 (international standard for safety-related systems) requirements.   The  design is certified as "intrinsically safe, flameproof and explosion proof" by FM Global, ATEX, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and others. 

Some of the SVI II AP options include stainless steel components, local indicating LCD with push buttons for local calibration, position transmitter, discrete outputs and a remote position-sensing mechanism.  Using EDDL and FDT/DTM technologies (standard interface specification that allows integration of intelligent devices into process control systems), the Masoneilan SVI II AP positioner provides interoperability with leading control systems suppliers including Emerson, Honeywell and Yokogawa.

Like Masoneilan's other intelligent digital valve positioners and software, the new SVI II AP positioner offers one-model-fits all mounting, scalable hardware and firmware platforms and diagnostics for predictive maintenance. 

About Dresser, Inc.

Dresser, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers in the flow control,  measurement systems, and compression and power systems segments of the energy industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dresser has a comprehensive global presence with approximately 6,500 employees and a sales presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company's website is www.dresser.com.

About Masoneilan

Masoneilan has more than 125 years of control valve knowledge and experience.   Headquartered in Avon, Mass., it manufactures, sells and services innovative general and severe-service control valves, actuators, pressure regulators and field instrumentation.   Its eight manufacturing units worldwide are supported by an integrated network of service and sales offices to provide a wide range of valve solutions for virtually every process control application.

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COMPANY CONTACT:

Alex Legere

Director of Global Marketing and Product Development

508-427-8975

alegere@masoneilan.com