Exhibit 99

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GORMAN-RUPP REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2007 RESULTS

Mansfield, Ohio – April 26, 2007 – The Gorman-Rupp Company (AMEX:GRC) reports record net sales of $74,461,000 during the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to $67,087,000 during the same period in 2006, an increase of 11.0%. Net income during the quarter was $5,092,000, an increase of 12.2% compared to $4,538,000 in 2006, resulting in record first quarter earnings per share of $0.38 compared to $0.34 in 2006.

Sales during the quarter reflected continued growth in the municipal, industrial, construction and rental markets. Sales at Patterson Pump Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary, increased during the quarter principally as a result of pumps supplied for a flood control project in New Orleans.

Record first quarter earnings, resulting primarily from the volume leverage of increased sales, were reduced by higher healthcare costs of approximately $0.04 per share.

Strong incoming orders during the quarter resulted in a record backlog of $115.2 million at March 31, 2007, a 16.8% increase from a year ago and 5.2% higher than the backlog of $109.5 million at December 31, 2006. Demand arising from continued global focus on water, wastewater and flood control projects remains a major contributor to the record-breaking backlog.

The Company continued its international growth strategy with the purchase on April 2, 2007 of a controlling interest in Wavo Pompen B.V., located in The Netherlands and the establishment of Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V. These actions are expected to offer the Company expanded European market opportunities.

The Company was pleased to be recognized in the Audit Integrity Top 100 for excellence in corporate integrity for its financial reporting and corporate governance during 2006.

President and CEO Jeffrey Gorman stated, “We are extremely pleased with the record first quarter results and strength of incoming orders. The establishment of Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V. is an additional step in positioning the Company for continued international growth. We look forward to another good year in 2007.”

David P. Emmens
Corporate Secretary
The Gorman-Rupp Company
Telephone (419) 755-1477

For information contact Robert E. Kirkendall, Senior Vice President & CFO, Telephone (419) 755-1294.

The Gorman-Rupp Company designs, manufactures and sells pumps and related equipment (pumps and motor controls) for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agricultural, fire protection, heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), military and other liquid handling applications.

Exhibit 99

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The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2007		2006
Net sales	$	74,461	$	67,087
Cost of products sold		58,396		52,137
Gross Profit		16,065		14,950
Selling, general and administrative expenses		8,440		8,106
Operating Income		7,625		6,844
Other income (expense) — net		418		204
Income Before Income Taxes		8,043		7,048
Income taxes		2,951		2,510
Net Income	$	5,092	$	4,538
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.38	$	0.34

The Gorman-Rupp Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)

	March 31,		December 31,
	2007		2006
Assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	24,125	$	16,855
Accounts receivable — net		44,912		45,135
Inventories — net		48,911		50,299
Deferred income taxes and other current assets		4,401		7,829
Total Current Assets		122,349		120,118
Property, Plant and Equipment — Net		52,305		52,351
Deferred income taxes and other assets		16,020		15,071
Total Assets	$	190,674	$	187,540
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Accounts payable	$	10,193	$	10,417
Accrued liabilities and expenses		17,024		17,229
Total Current Liabilities		27,217		27,646
Income Tax Payable		1,211		—
Retirement Benefits		3,005		4,185
Postretirement Benefits		27,809		27,567
Shareholders’ Equity		131,432		128,142
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	190,674	$	187,540
Shares outstanding		13,360,004		13,360,004