HOUSTON, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has been named the 2010 World's Most Admired Company in the Oil and Gas Equipment, Services industry by FORTUNE® Magazine. The rankings are based on a survey of approximately 15,000 senior executives, outside directors, and industry analysts. Companies are rated on several factors, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, financial soundness, long-term investment and global competitiveness.

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Peter D. Kinnear, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of FMC Technologies, said, "We are honored to be named the most admired company in our industry. This recognition is a tribute to the efforts of our employees worldwide, who are committed to developing and providing the most innovative technologies and services to our customers."

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. The Company has approximately 10,400 employees and operates 25 production facilities in 15 countries. FMC Technologies 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. For more information, visit www.fmctechnologies.com.

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