Stafford, TX October 1, 2005 - France Compressor Products, an EnPro Industries (NYSE: NPO) company, announces a new high performance material for severe operating service, FHP 3005, for reciprocating compressor piston rings, rider bands and packing rings for “bone-dry” applications.

FHP 3005 material is specifically designed to approach the strength of metals and may be applied in both lubricated and non-lubricated services.  This material is designed to have excellent wear resistance with no corresponding liner or rod wear.  FHP 3005 is ideal for ethylene, hydrogen and other compressor applications where pressures exceed 4,000 psi discharge and 325°F.

FHP 3005 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.