Gardner Denver Inc. announced that Vincent Trupiano has been appointed Vice President, effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Trupiano has full responsibility for the company's global Industrial Products Group, reporting directly to Michael M. Larsen, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Trupiano joined Gardner Denver in 2010 as the Vice President and General Manager of the Nash business and succeeds Brian L. Cunkelman, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Trupiano joined Gardner Denver in 2010 from Dresser-Rand where he was General Manager of the Turbo Compression Division. Prior to joining Dresser-Rand, Mr. Trupiano spent more than 20 years in a variety of operational and business leadership roles of increasing responsibility with United Technologies Corporation and Ford Motor Company.

The company also announced that the company's fourth quarter 2012 adjusted diluted earnings per share (adjusted DEPS) is anticipated to be above the high end of the previously announced range of $1.22 to $1.32.