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Stephen L. Bauman Joins Graco as Vice President, Human Resources

25 October 2000

Stephen L. Bauman Joins Graco as Vice President, Human Resources

    MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 25, 2000--Graco Inc. announced that Stephen L. Bauman has joined the company as Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Bauman, 48, was Vice President of Human Resources, Alliant Integrated Defense Company, a unit of Alliant Techsystems.
    Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction and maintenance industries. For additional information about Graco Inc., please visit us at www.graco.com.