Mayor Henry Proclaims April 25th as Indiana Ground

FORT WAYNE, IN--(Marketwired - Apr 25, 2015) - At Franklin Electric Co., Inc. ( www.franklin-electric.com ) ( NASDAQ : FELE ), Mayor Tom Henry spoke at this morning's opening ceremonies to kick off the Indiana Ground Water Association's 2015 Spring Field Day and Mud School, serving as a continuing education forum for water well drillers, and proclaimed April 25 ^th as "Indiana Ground Water Day" in the city of Fort Wayne.

Mayor Henry recognized the support of the Indiana Ground Water Association (IGWA) and industry leaders: Franklin Electric (manufacturer of complete water and fueling systems), GEFCO (manufacturer of portable drillings rigs) and Baroid IDP (supplier of drilling fluid additives and services) for their contributions in providing an educational event that delivered product demonstrations, the newest in mud rotary drilling utilizing solids control, and latest in water system technologies.

"It is great to have such a formidable group of companies come together to deliver a very supportive environment for professional well drillers in the ground water industry to share information and learn about technological advances that can positively impact the quantity, quality, and availability of Indiana's ground water resources," said IGWA President Troy Alexander.

Ground water provides over 39.4% of the United States population its drinking water and serves as one of the most important sources of water for irrigation. As such an important resource, events of this type help to foster cooperation between governmental agencies, communities, land owners and can identify and solve challenges associated with ground water drilling including safety and environmental requirements. Often, due to the lack of subsurface information, a limited working footprint, numerous underground utilities and possible soil contamination, drilling has become a complex operation. It requires a high degree of collaboration amongst drillers, distributors, manufacturers, associations and regulatory bodies.

About Franklin Electric

Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications. For more information, visit www.franklinwater.com or contact your local Franklin Electric Distributor.

The Indiana Ground Water Association, Inc.

The Indiana Ground Water Association is a non-profit organization of water well drilling and pump contractors, geologists, hydrologists, engineers, state and local government employees, and ground water industry suppliers and manufacturers dedicated to: (1) Remaining the principal custodian of Indiana's groundwater by maintaining high standards in the ground water industry; (2) Offering a supportive environment and networking opportunities for various professionals in the ground water industry; (3) Providing continuing education to members and accurate information to the public regarding the quantity, quality, and availability of Indiana's ground water resources; (4) Fostering cooperation between governmental agencies, communities, land owners and industry to identify and solve problems associated with ground water use; (5) Serving as a resource for consumers who are searching for quality contractors in their region. For more information, visit http://indianagroundwater.org/ . 

About GEFCO

GEFCO is a world leader in the design and manufacture of portable drilling rigs and related equipment for the water well, environmental, groundwater monitoring, construction, mining and shallow oil & gas exploration and production industries. For more than 83 years, GEFCO has provided rugged and dependable equipment that has been delivered to more than 100 countries. Today GEFCO continues its long tradition of providing the highest quality equipment and service available in the marketplace. For more information, visit http://gefco.com/ . 

About Baroid IDP

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products (IDP), a Product Service Line of Halliburton, is an international supplier of drilling fluid additives and services, supported by a network of sales and service representatives, laboratory scientists and support personnel dedicated to servicing all facets of the non-oil and gas drilling industries. Baroid Industrial Drilling Products supplies a comprehensive line of drilling, grouting, plugging, abandonment, well rehabilitation and well development products engineered to optimize performance and cost effectiveness to end-users in wide ranging and diverse markets. For more information, visit http://www.baroididp.com/idp/default.page .