AMETEK Names Donald W. Carlson as VP And GM of Its U.S. Gauge Division

    PAOLI, Pa., Aug. 29 AMETEK Inc. today
announced that the Board of Directors has elected Mr. Donald W. Carlson, Vice
President and General Manager of AMETEK's U.S. Gauge Division, effective
September 1, 2001.  Mr. Carlson was previously Division Vice President of
Operations for U.S. Gauge.

    Frank Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "I am
pleased to announce Don's promotion to Vice President and General Manager.  He
brings extensive experience and knowledge of U.S. Gauge's business to his new
position.  Don's strong operational background and leadership skills will be
important assets in the continued success of U.S. Gauge."

    Mr. Carlson has held a variety of increasingly responsible manufacturing,
materials management and customer service positions during his eighteen-year
career.  He joined the Company in 1989 with the acquisition of AMETEK
Aerospace from General Electric.  At AMETEK Aerospace, Mr. Carlson served in
managerial roles in customer service and materials management.  In 1996, Mr.
Carlson joined U.S. Gauge Division as Operations Project Manager.  In 1997 he
was named Division Materials Manager and in 1999, Director of Customer Service
and Information Technology.  Mr. Carlson has been Division Vice President of
Operations for this multi-plant operation since the beginning of 2000.

    Prior to joining AMETEK, Mr. Carlson spent seven years with General
Electric, completing their Manufacturing Management Program as well as serving
in several operational roles.

    Mr. Carlson holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A.
degree in Economics, both from Tufts University.