Stafford, TX September 1, 2005 - France Compressor Products, an EnPro Industries (NYSE: NPO) company, announces a new specialty performance material, FSP 2010, for reciprocating compressor piston rings, rider bands and packing rings for “bone-dry” applications.

FSP 2010 material is specifically designed for all non-lubricated dry gas material.  This material is the “material of choice” for hydrogen, carbon dioxide and other dry hydrocarbon gases.  FSP 2010 also performs well in chlorine and sulfur containing gases.  The extremely low wear rate of FSP 2010 material in these dry hydrocarbon gases makes it the ideal choice.

FSP 2010 is now available for your reciprocating compressor needs.  France Compressor Products is dedicated to the continuing development of new materials to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations and needs.

France Compressor Products leadership in the development, design, manufacturing and refurbishing of reciprocating compressor sealing components over the years has resulted in a demand for France products and materials worldwide. Committed to meeting these demands, France Compressor Products has strategically located its manufacturing, service and stocking facilities to best service our customers. The company headquarters and primary US manufacturing and service facility is located in Stafford, Texas. Additional manufacturing, service and stocking facilities for France Compressor Products are located in Philadelphia, PA; Los Angeles, CA; Baton Rouge, LA; Brantford, Ontario, Canada; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Bavay, France; Martigues, France; Gross Gerau, Germany; and Heenvliet, Holland.

For additional information on France Compressor Products, please contact us at 281.207.4600.