Sep. 9, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings for AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) as follows:

--Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB';

--Senior unsecured bank facilities at 'BBB';

--Senior unsecured debt at 'BBB'.

The Rating Outlook is Stable.

At the same time, Fitch has withdrawn its ratings on AMETEK. Fitch will no longer provide ratings or analytical coverage on the company.

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