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: April 16, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)

IDEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10235	36-3555336
(State of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Incorporation)		Identification No.)

630 Dundee Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(847) 498-7070
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

On April 16, 2008, IDEX Corporation issued a press release announcing its Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary will be stepping down on or before April 30, 2009. Mr. Notaro will remain in his current role until such time that a successor is named and a complete transition of responsibilities has been accomplished.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated April 16, 2008

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/ Dominic A. Romeo
	Dominic A. Romeo
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

April 16, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated April 16, 2008

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

IDEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATION CHANGE

NORTHBROOK, IL, April 16 – IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced its Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary will be stepping down on or before April 30, 2009.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Kingsley stated, “Frank Notaro has been a valued contributor to the company, enabling growth while insuring that the company has been a model for good corporate governance. Mr. Notaro’s decision to leave the company is in concert with his personal and professional objectives.”

Mr. Notaro will remain in his current role until such time that a successor is named and a complete transition of responsibilities has been accomplished.

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”.