8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report: November 5, 2015

(Date of earliest event reported)

IDEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10235	36-3555336
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

1925 W. Field Court

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(847) 498-7070

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d) Appointment of Katrina Helmkamp as Director

On November 5, 2015 the Board of Directors of IDEX Corporation (the "Company") appointed a new director, Katrina Helmkamp. Ms. Helmkamp will receive a compensation package commensurate with other non-employee directors. She will receive an initial equity grant of $32,100 effective with her appointment, an annual equity grant of $110,000 and an annual retainer of $75,000.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated November 5, 2015 announcing the appointment of Katrina Helmkamp as director

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

IDEX CORPORATION
	By:	/s/    HEATH A. MITTS
		Heath A. Mitts
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
November 9, 2015

EXHBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated November 5, 2015

EX-99.1

EX 99.1

TRADED: NYSE (IEX)

For further information, contact:

Heath A. Mitts

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

847.498.7070

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, November 5, 2015

IDEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF

KATRINA HELMKAMP TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lake Forest, IL, November 5, 2015 - IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced the appointment of Katrina Helmkamp to the company’s Board of Directors.

“We are excited to welcome Katrina to our Board of Directors,” said IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Silvernail. “She brings strong strategic vision and experience across multiple markets and technologies. Katrina is a unique leader who deeply understands the levers of growth and performance. Her insight and experience will be extremely valuable as we continue to grow and transform IDEX.”

Ms. Helmkamp most recently served as CEO of SVP Worldwide, which designs, manufactures and distributes consumer and artisan sewing machines and accessories around the world under brands including Singer, Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff. Prior to joining SVP Worldwide, she served as Senior Vice President, North America Product for Whirlpool Corporation. Prior to Whirlpool, Ms. Helmkamp led business units at The ServiceMaster Company and was a partner at The Boston Consulting Group.

Ms. Helmkamp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University.

About IDEX

IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire, safety and other diversified products built to its customers’ exacting specifications. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide range of industries throughout the world. IDEX shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX.”

For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business units, visit the company’s web site at www.idexcorp.com.