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: July 2, 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 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 2, 2008, John McMurray, Vice President – Group Executive Fluid and Metering Technologies of IDEX Corporation (“IDEX”) notified IDEX of his decision to retire. Mr. McMurray will transition his current responsibilities by mid-2009. IDEX expects that he will then continue to work with the company on an ongoing consulting basis to support future acquisitions and corporate initiatives.

A copy of a press release issued by IDEX on July 9, 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 July 9, 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

July 9, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated July 9, 2008, issued by IDEX Corporation

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

IDEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATION CHANGE

NORTHBROOK, IL, July 9 – IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced the planned retirement of John McMurray, Vice President – Group Executive Fluid and Metering.

Mr. McMurray will transition his current responsibilities by mid-2009. IDEX expects that he will then continue to work with the company on an ongoing consulting basis to support future acquisitions and corporate initiatives. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Kingsley stated, “Mr. McMurray has been a key contributor to the evolution and the outstanding performance of IDEX. His decision to transition from executive operating responsibilities to an ongoing consultant to the company is in alignment with his long term professional and personal plans.”

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.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the company’s judgment as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future changes in management and employment or consulting arrangements and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from predicted or expected results.