Flocor

Mueller Flow Control Changes Its Name to FLOCOR

Stoney Creek Ontario - January 20, 2011 -- Kevin Fullan Vice President and General Manager of Mueller Flow Control announced that, effective today, Mueller Flow Control will change its name to FLOCOR Inc.

“Our name may be new, “says Kevin Fullan,” but our management team and employees remain firmly in place. Our warehouse and office locations, phone numbers and contact people also stay the same.”

The name change follows a requirement of the ownership change one year ago when Mueller Flow Control became 100% Canadian owned. On January 5, 2010, FLOCOR was acquired by wholesale distributor Deschenes Group Inc., a recipient of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.” award.

The original roots of the company date back to 1850. For many years they were known as Grinnell prior to Mueller Flow Control. This new name celebrates the Mueller Flow heritage while providing the company a fresh look. FLOCOR is committed to making steady improvements in services, support systems and best practices while remaining locally run and close to the Customers they serve.

“Our new tagline, ‘The Piping Products People,’ says everything about us,” VP & GM Kevin Fullan says. “It highlights our special combination of people-oriented service, expertise and product range, including commercial, industrial, waterworks, fire- protection and specialty piping.”