Colfax to Host Annual Investor Event

Annapolis Junction, MD, Sept. 06, 2016 -- Colfax Corporation ("Colfax") (NYSE: CFX), a leading global manufacturer of gas- and fluid-handling and fabrication technology products, will host its Annual Investor Day on September 13, 2016 at its Howden facility in Medina, Ohio.  Scheduled to speak are Matthew Trerotola, President and CEO, and Ian Brander, Chief Executive Officer of Howden.  A live webcast of the management presentations can be accessed beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time via Colfax’s website at www.colfaxcorp.com under the “Investors” section.  A replay will also be available on the Company’s website following the event.

ABOUT COLFAX CORPORATION — Colfax Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing and engineering company that provides gas- and fluid-handling and fabrication technology products and services to commercial and governmental customers around the world under the Howden, Colfax Fluid Handling and ESAB brands. Colfax believes that its brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets that it serves. Colfax is traded on the NYSE under the ticker "CFX." Additional information about Colfax is available at www.colfaxcorp.com.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Colfax's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on Colfax's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Colfax's results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors detailed in Colfax's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including its 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors." In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. This press release speaks only as of this date hereof. Colfax disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

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Investor Contact:
Terry Ross, Vice President of Investor Relations			
Colfax Corporation
(301) 323-9054
[email protected]