For Immediate Release

Contact Information:

Rule

One Kondelin Rd
Gloucester,
MA 01984
USA
Tel: +1 978 282-0440
Fax: +1 978 283-2619

Bingley Road,
Hoddesdon,
Hertforshire IN11 OBU,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1992 450 145
Fax: +44 (0) 1992 467 132

GLOUCESTER, MA (June 1, 2009) - Xylem-Rule (www.rule-industries.com), the market leader in bilge pump technology, is proud to announce the release of its newly redesigned, functionally updated Rule-Mate line of automated bilge pumps. The new pumps include 500 GPH, 750 GPH and 1100 GPH models. It is the first major product improvement to the pumps since its successful introduction in 1999.

"The Rule-Mate pumps are an important part of our bilge pump business segment," according to Jeff Schopperle, Group Product Manager at Xylem Rule. "The line continues to grow for us, so we wanted to take advantage of technological advances and incorporate some feature benefits as well."

The new Rule-Mate pumps utilize a state-of-the-art solid-state water sensing device, threaded discharge ports, anti-fouling impellers and a new robust industrial design, among other improvements. Schopperle says extensive research was conducted prior to designing the new pump.

"First and foremast was reliability," he remarks. "The pump has to come on, shut off and come on again, over and over." Schopperle went on to explain the extent of the testing that was performed on the pump throughout the development process to ensure the pump's overall reliability. "We've worked hard on this product" he says, "And I believe the new Rule-Mate will help us maintain our competitive edge in the marine marketplace."

Xylem Rule is a global leader in submersible bilge pumps for the recreational and small commercial boat markets and a leading provider of accessory products such as ventilation blowers and winches.  www.rule-industries.com.

Xylem Corporation

Xylem (Xyleminc.com) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings.  The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems.   Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2010 annual revenues of $3.2 billion and 12,000 employees worldwide.
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