Potential Growth Transactions, Facility Expansions, Dividends, and Earnings Release Schedules - Research Report on Colfax, ITT, IDEX, Polypore, and Crane

NEW YORK, October 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Colfax Corporation (NYSE: CFX), ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), Polypore International Inc. (NYSE: PPO), and Crane Co. (NYSE: CR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Colfax Corporation Research Report

On October 1, 2013, Colfax Corp. (Colfax) announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire CKD Kompresory from CKD Group for approximately $57 million. Steve Simms, President and CEO of Colfax, stated, "With a history extending back nearly 150 years, CKD Kompresory is a wonderful brand with a great team and geographic footprint. This transaction will strengthen Howden's compressor business, and expand Colfax's exposure to end markets with exciting growth potential." Colfax reported that the transaction is expected to close in the Q4 2013. The Full Research Report on Colfax Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/1585_CFX]

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ITT Corporation Research Report

On October 8, 2013, ITT Corp. (ITT) announced its facility expansion with the official opening of its latest pump manufacturing facility in the central county of Chungcheongbuk-do in South Korea. ITT reported that the $34 million facility will produce, package and test highly engineered pumps under the Goulds Pumps brand. "This official opening is a major milestone for ITT and our Industrial Process business and reflects our ongoing commitment to being a leader in the global oil and gas industry," said Denise Ramos, ITT's CEO and President. The Company further informed that the new facility will serve as ITT's Eastern Hemisphere Energy Center of Excellence and play a critical role in enhancing its global growth. The Full Research Report on ITT Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d845_ITT]

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IDEX Corporation Research Report

On September 24, 2013, IDEX Corp. (IDEX) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.23 per common share. The Company reported that the dividend is payable on October 31, 2013 to shareholders of record as on October 15, 2013. IDEX further informed that this dividend represents the Company's 76th consecutive regular quarterly cash dividend payment. The Company also announced that it has scheduled the webcast of its Q3 2013 earnings conference call to be held on October 22, 2013, Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. CT. In the conference call, Andrew Silvernail, Chairman and CEO, and Heath Mitts, Vice President and CFO, will be present to discuss the Company's Q3 2013 financial performance and respond to questions from the financial community. The Full Research Report on IDEX Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b553_IEX]

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Polypore International Inc. Research Report

On October 7, 2013, Polypore International Inc. (Polypore) announced the schedule of its Q3 2013 earnings release and conference call date. The Company will report its financial results on Monday, November 4, 2013, after the US markets close. Polypore informed that Robert Toth, President and CEO, and Lynn Amos, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review and discuss the results beginning at 4:45 p.m. ET on November 4, 2013. The call will be webcast live and archived for 30 days at Polypore's website. The Full Research Report on Polypore International Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c038_PPO]

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Crane Co. Research Report

On October 7, 2013, Crane Co. (Crane) announced its Q3 2013 earnings release and teleconference schedule. The Company will report its financial results on October 28, 2013, after the close of the market. Following the earnings release, the Company will host a teleconference on October 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Crane informed that Eric C. Fast, CEO, Max H. Mitchell, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Richard A. Maue, VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer will host the teleconference which will also be available for a replay on the Company's website, shortly after the live call. The Full Research Report on Crane Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c1b2_CR]

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