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NEW TECHNOLOGY ADDRESSES MARKET NEED FOR PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

FORT WORTH, TX (March 7, 2011) – Weir SPM introduces a new triplex frac pump, the Destiny™ TWS 2500, that addresses industry demand for high performance in the harsh environments of unconventional gas formations.  Following three years of research, design innovation, engineering and extreme testing, the TWS 2500 has proven to be a durable and technologically advanced frac pump for North America shale plays.

The TWS 2500 offers a high rod load capacity at 273,000 lbs and 2500 horsepower.  It has a 10” stroke producing fewer cycles for the same amount of flow rate as an 8” stroke pump. Fewer duty cycles result in less wear on expendables and better durability for entire pump.   This combination provides more operating ranges than any other triplex pump in this category currently in the market.

Dubbed “Destiny™”, the TWS 2500 is a totally new frac pump built with the latest engineering tools to meet the industry’s needs for superior performance in harsh environments.

"We listened carefully to what our customers had to say about the conditions in which they were operating and responded with a pump which we believe will deliver higher reliability and better performance, " said Gavin Nicol, Weir SPM President. "We are continually investing in finding solutions that meet the needs of our customers."

Chris Poole, executive vice president of engineering, Weir SPM said:

“Performance under those conditions required innovation in creating a new robust pump with structural integrity to meet the demand of high pressure conditions. After extensive in-house testing, the Destiny™ TWS 2500 was field tested in very harsh weather and shale environments. Its reliability was excellent and it represents the very latest technology.”

Weir SPM is the largest frac pump supplier in the world and a leader in high-pressure flow equipment.  For more information about Weir SPM Destiny™ TWS 2500, visit (www.weiroilandgas.com) or call Weir SPM at 817-246-2461.