Unit of Xantrex Technology Broadens Scope of AMETEK’s Power Bussiness

Paoli, PA August 25, 2008 --AMETEK, Inc.(NYSE; AME) completed the previously announced acquisition of the programmable power business of Xantrex Technology, Inc (TXS: TXX) for $120 million in cash. Based in San Diego, Xantrex’s Programmable Power Division is a leader in alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) programmable power supplies used to test electrical and electronic products. It has annual sales of approximately $80 million.

“Xantrex Programmable Power is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK. It enjoys a strong reputation within the power industry its products complement those offered by AMETEK power instruments, ” notes Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive officer.

“Xantrex Programmable Power significantly expands uor position in the niche market for programmable power sources and provides us whit further opportunities for growth in the highly attractive electronic test and measurement aquipment market,” adds Mr. Hermance. Xantrex power sources used to test electrical and electronics proudcts by simulating various input voltages, frequencies and potentially harmful line trasnients. Its products are used in desing verification testing, manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory compliance by ist customers in a wide range of industries; including aviation, military, and general electronics.

Xantrex programmable Power joins AMETEK as part of its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)--a recognized leader in advanced monitoring, testing, calibrating, and ,display instruments. AMETEK EIG sells its instruments to the process and analytical, aerospace, power, and industrial markets worldwide and had 2007 sales of $1. billion.