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: June 25, 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)

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Item 8.01 — Other Events.

On June 25, 2008, IDEX Corporation (“IDEX”) announced the appointment of Harold Morgan to the position of Vice President of Human Resources. Mr. Morgan succeeds Kimberly Bors who was named President of Fluid Management — Americas earlier this year.

Prior to joining IDEX, Mr. Morgan, age 51, worked for Bally Total Fitness Corporation where he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer since February 2003. He has over twenty-eight years of experience in human resources with Bally Total Fitness Corporation, Bally Entertainment Corporation, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Mr. Morgan has a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Labor Economics from Cornell University.

A copy of a press release issued by IDEX on June 25, 2008 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 June 25, 2008, issued by IDEX Corporation.

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

June 30, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated June 25, 2008, issued by IDEX Corporation

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

IDEX CORPORATION APPOINTS HAROLD MORGAN AS VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTHBROOK, IL, June 25 — IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced that Harold Morgan has been hired for the position of Vice President of Human Resources, reporting to IDEX’s Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence D. Kingsley. Harold succeeds Kimberly Bors who was named President of Fluid Management — Americas earlier this year.

Commenting on the appointment, Kingsley said, “Harold brings to IDEX terrific organizational development and labor relations skills as well as expertise in all other aspects of human resources. His primary responsibilities will include directing the global strategic human resources function for IDEX, developing and implementing our human resource strategy and driving initiatives to strengthen our long-term human capital requirements.”

Prior to IDEX, Harold worked for Bally Total Fitness Corporation where he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. He has over twenty eight years of increasingly responsible positions in human resources with Bally Total Fitness, Bally Entertainment Corporation, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Harold has a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Labor Economics from Cornell University.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, capital expenditures, cost reductions, cash flow, and operating improvements and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “management believes,” “the company believes,” “the company intends,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this news release. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist attacks and wars; levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries around the world; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, and levels of capital spending in certain industries — all of which could have a material impact on order rates and IDEX’s results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains; its ability to make acquisitions and to integrate and operate acquired businesses on a profitable basis; the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; political and economic conditions in foreign countries in which the company operates; interest rates; capacity utilization and the effect this has on costs; labor markets; market conditions and material costs; and developments with respect to contingencies, such as litigation and environmental matters. The forward-looking statements included here are only made as of the date of this news release, and management undertakes no obligation to publicly update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented here.

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”.