MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2005--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that its charitable foundation is making a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The funds received by the American Red Cross will be used to assist victims by providing shelter, food, counseling and other basic needs. In addition, the Graco Foundation announced that it will double any Graco employee contributions that are made to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief.

Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction and maintenance industries. For additional information about Graco Inc., please visit us at www.graco.com.

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