Pentair is a global diversified operating company serving the commercial, industrial, municipal and residential markets through innovative solutions under strong brand names. Pentair’s Water Segment – including global Filtration, Flow Technologies, and Pool and Spa businesses – helps deliver safe, clean water to people who need it. Pentair’s Technical Products Segment helps protect electrical and electronic equipment and the people who use it. With 13,400 employees worldwide, Pentair generated 2008 sales of $3.35 billion.