LUFKIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lufkin Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUFK) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.125 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2012, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2012.

Lufkin Industries, Inc. sells and services oilfield pumping units, well automation systems, gas lift and plunger lift systems, progressing cavity pumps, well completion products, foundry castings and power transmission products throughout the world. Lufkin has vertically integrated all vital technologies required to design, manufacture and market its products

Contact: Christopher L. Boone
Chief Financial Officer
936-631-2749

DRG&L:
Jack Lascar / 713-529-6600
Anne Pearson / 210-408-6321

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