Flow International Announces New Board Chair

KENT, Wash., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today announced that Jerry L. Calhoun has been appointed Chairman of the Board, replacing Kathryn L. Munro, whose final term as director expires in September 2011.  Ms. Munro has served as a director since 1996 and as Chair since 2002.  

"We are grateful for Kathy's strong leadership throughout her years with Flow.  We are pleased that Jerry has stepped forward now to ensure a smooth transition when Kathy's term expires in September," said Charley Brown, Flow's President and CEO.

Mr. Calhoun has served as a director since 2007.  His past experience includes service as Vice President, Human Resources, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, consultant to the Ford Motor Company,  Chairman of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Chairman of the Foreign Service Labor Relations Board and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Defense.  In connection with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, Flow also announced that Mr. Calhoun is succeeding Ms. Munro as chairman of the Governance Committee, and Patrick Byrne is succeeding Mr. Calhoun as chairman of the Compensation Committee.

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com.

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SOURCE Flow International Corporation