FMC Technologies Completes Acquisition of Direct Drive Systems, Inc.

HOUSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI)
announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Direct Drive Systems,
Inc. (DDS). Based in Fullerton, California, DDS is a world leader in the
development and manufacture of high-performance permanent magnet motors and
bearings for the oil and gas industry.

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FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) is a leading global provider of technology
solutions for the energy industry and other industrial markets. The Company
designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and
products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead
systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and
marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. Named by FORTUNE Magazine
as America's Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2008, FMC
Technologies has approximately 10,400 employees and operates 19 manufacturing
facilities in 14 countries. For more information visit
www.fmctechnologies.com.

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Investors, Rob Cherry, +1-281-591-4560, Media, Ellen Bates, +1-281-445-6559,
or Michael King, +1-281-931-2540, all of FMC Technologies, Inc.