AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) will present at the Oppenheimer 3rd Annual Industrials Conference on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the InterContinental The Barclay Hotel in New York City. AMETEK’s presentation is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET. Frank S. Hermance, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will represent the Company.

The presentation will be simultaneously Web cast over the Internet. To access the Web cast and the accompanying slide presentation, please go to www.ametek.com, click on “Investors”. A link will be provided to access the Web cast.

Corporate Profile

AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $2.5 billion. AMETEK’s Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK’s objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indices.

Contacts:

AMETEK, Inc.
William J. Burke, 610-889-5249