LUFKIN, Texas, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lufkin Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUFK) today announced it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2008 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 12, 2009. In conjunction with the release, Lufkin has scheduled a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet the same day starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central).

    What:   Lufkin Industries Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

    When:   Thursday, February 12, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

    How:    Live via phone - Dial (303) 262-2141 at least 10 minutes prior to
            the start time and ask for the Lufkin Industries call

            Live over the Internet - Log on to the web at the address below

    Where:  www.lufkin.com. The webcast can be accessed from the "Earnings
            Conference Call" link on the left navigation bar of Lufkin's main
            home page

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available through February 19, 2009 by calling (303) 590-3000 using pass code 11125356#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call on the company's website at www.lufkin.com for approximately 90 days.

Lufkin Industries, Inc. sells and services oilfield pumping units, foundry castings and power transmission products throughout the world. The Company 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&E:
             Jack Lascar / 713-529-6600
             Anne Pearson / 210-408-6321

SOURCE Lufkin Industries, Inc.