Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will discuss the company's growth and productivity strategies today during its annual analyst and investor meeting. Michael W. Lamach, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will discuss the company's long-term strategy.

"I am confident that we are well positioned to grow revenues, earnings and cash flow in 2012 and beyond," Lamach said. "Our portfolio of market-leading brands, competitive positioning, penetration in emerging markets and ability to generate cash will enable us to meet the high aspirations we have for the company."

The company reaffirms its previously stated 2012 revenue outlook of $14.0 to $14.4 billion. Full-year earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $2.90 to $3.10.

The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET and take place at Ingersoll Rand's corporate center in Davidson, N.C.

A real-time, listen-only webcast of the meeting will be broadcast over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the meeting through the company's website at ingersollrand.com. Presentation slides for the event will be made available on the company's website prior to the start of the webcast. A replay of the event will be available from the company's website later that day.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® --work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com.

This news release includes "forward-looking statements," which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to our future financial performance, including 2012. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and in our other SEC filings. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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