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DONALDSON JOINS UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ON UNIQUE ROTORCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROGRAM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — October 6, 2015—Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a business unit within Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) has joined forces with the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on a one-of-a-kind flying scientific laboratory designed to assist scientists to obtain vital information about climate and human health.

DONALDSON NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR ITS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — August 10, 2015— Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has named veteran Donaldson executive Matt Fortuna as its new General Manager for Global Aerospace & Defense.

Fortuna, who assumed the key role July 20, is responsible for developing and executing the company’s global 2021 vision and strategy plans while leading Donaldson’s growing aerospace and defense business activities. Fortuna reports to Tom Scalf, Senior Vice President, Engine Products.

AIRBORNE LAW UNITS SELECT DONALDSON BARRIER FILTER SYSTEMS TO PROTECT HELICOPTER ENGINES

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – July 12, 2015 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) continues to add to its list of operators relying on its industry-leading Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems for airborne law enforcement missions.  Donaldson filtration systems are utilized by more than 40 U.S. law enforcement agencies, including new customers, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and return customers, like the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department ASTREA (Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies) Unit.

DONALDSON MARKS CENTENNIAL WITH EXHIBIT OF ADVANCED FILTRATION SOLUTIONS TO ARMY AVIATION

NASHVILLE, TN — MARCH 29, 2015 — Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) marks its 100th anniversary this year with an exhibit at Quad A.  Donaldson provides advanced technology filtration solutions that help protect military aircraft – and the crews and troops using them – from the adverse effects of dirt, dust and other environmental contaminants. 

DONALDSON RECEIVES EASA APPROVAL FOR AW139 INLET BARRIER FILTER INSTALLATION

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — MARCH 4, 2015— Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announced that Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland has received European Aviation Safety Agency approval for installation of Donaldson’s Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system on the AW139. EASA’s issuance of a type certificate in February 2015 will allow more operators of the intermediate-size AgustaWestland helicopter to maximize protection for its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C engines.

DONALDSON DEVELOPING NEW FILTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR CIVIL AND MILITARY ROTORCRAFT

ORLANDO, FL — MARCH 3, 2015 — Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) which, this year, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, is focused in 2015 on developing new filtration solutions for numerous civil and military rotorcraft programs.

DONALDSON RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL FOR THE ONLY INLET BARRIER FILTER SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR AIRBUS EC130T2 HELICOPTER ENGINES

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 18, 2015 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the only Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system available for the Airbus Helicopters EC130T2 helicopter. This new IBF helps prevent engine damage in all environments and is approved for year-round operations.

HELICOPTER OPERATORS SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MAINTENANCE COSTS WITH DONALDSON INLET BARRIER FILTER

MONTREAL, QUEBEC – NOVEMBER 7, 2014 – Helicopter operators using Donaldson Aerospace & Defense’s Inlet Barrier Filters to protect their engines save tens of thousands of dollars per aircraft in maintenance costs while preserving more power for mission performance.

DONALDSON FILTRATION PRODUCTS TO PROTECT ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCE ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS

WASHINGTON D.C., — OCTOBER 13, 2014 — Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading producer of filtration systems and components for military, aerospace, and heavy industry applications, has been selected by Nimda Co., Ltd., to provide advanced engine air filtration for the Achzarit Heavy Armored Personnel Carrier (HAPC), used by the Israeli Defense Forces.

DONALDSON FILTRATION BRINGS SPACE-SAVING NEW SOLUTIONS TO DEFENSE INDUSTRY WITH POWERPLEAT, PJAC ULTRA ALUMINUM

WASHINGTON D.C., — OCTOBER 12, 2014 — Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is enhancing its engine filtration offerings for defense ground vehicles.